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Paraprofessional (Dual Language - ASL) (Sped Sub/Sep. Aide - SPED H Mann & Hearing Impaired) - (Horace Mann) (Anticipated Vacancy)(SY26-27)
Boston Public Schools Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps
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Application Deadline: Dec 01, :59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined
Job Description
This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 9/2/2026. However, the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.
Job Title: Paraprofessional
Reports to: Principal/Head of School
General Description and Goals:
Paraprofessionals will assist teachers in providing an innovative, high quality education program designed to meet the needs of the children in the Boston Public Schools. Paraprofessionals will work with school staff to create an educational environment in which quality and continuity are key factors in educating the students of the Boston Public Schools.
Responsibilities
Supports direct instruction to children individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings
Provides assistance with classroom activities.
Prepares instructional materials.
Assists in classroom set up and clean up.
Manages individual and classroom behavior, using prescribed approaches.
Supervises students on field trip activities.
Performs other related duties as requested by Head of School/Principal.
Qualifications -Required:
Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Forty-eight (48) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate's Degree, or a passing score on one of the two following Formalized Standardized Assessments: ParaPro Assessment ( ) or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants ( ).
Minimum of two years experience working with young children.
Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment
Qualification - Preferred:
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree.
Certification as a teacher or license as a social worker.
BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages:Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.
Terms: BTU, Paraprofessional hourly rate
Please refer to the BPS website for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.
The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.
The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at .
Position Type: Dual Language
Job Categories:
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
Job Requirements
Bachelor degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
Who can apply
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