Surround Care Paraprofessional - [Hennigan Elementary] (SY25-26)

Job title: Surround Care Paraprofessional - [Hennigan Elementary] (SY25-26) in Boston, MA at Boston Public Schools Company: Boston Public Schools Job description: Job Details:Boston Public Schools are currently hiring for SY24-25. Please apply to positions for which you are qualified and prepare for virtual interviews, demo lessons, and other remote hiring practices!Please note that after July 1, the Office of Human Resources will not approve lateral moves between schools. This is to minimize vacancies arising reputed company to the start of the school year.If you are searching for a teaching position in BPS, we strongly encourage you to visit and RSVP for where you can learn more about the hiring process, access hiring supports, and find opportunities to connect with school leaders.To reputed company a new application, choose a job from the listings below. After your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation number and your information will be saved, allowing you to return at any time to submit additional applications. Please remember your username and password for use on future applications.Need help or have a question about your application? Please reputed company the first.IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL ISSUES WHILE TRYING TO APPLY, please try clearing your browser cache and cookies, or reputed company the for more information. You can also for chat or email support from our vendor's technical support team (use District Name: Boston), or call them at (877) 974-7437.Job Description:At James W Hennigan Elementary, we are dedicated to fostering reputed company learning experiences that reputed company reputed company reputed company to succeed. Rooted in the belief that every child can and will learn, we embrace a diverse, inclusive, and globally competent educational environment. Our educators cultivate an open-minded, collaborative reputed company, ensuring that reputed company reputed company have the right and ability to access rigorous, standards-reputed company instruction through effective teaching. We prioritize grade-level learning that honors best practices, while also nurturing social-emotional growth and cultural awareness. At the Hennigan, we seek educators who uphold high expectations reputed company with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) while also championing equity, social justice, and anti-racist practices. Together, we prepare scholars to engage thoughtfully in a global society, equipping them with the skills to collaborate, think critically, and respect diverse perspectives. We are champions for our scholars.Job Description:The Early Education and Early Learning Centers provide an innovative, high quality, full day early education program designed to meet the needs of the young children and their parents in the Boston Public Schools. School staff will work and plan together to create an educational environment in which quality and continuity are key. On-going staff development for reputed company members of the Centers will be an integral part of the program to support and reinforce the curricula and the philosophy.Reports to: Principal/Head of SchoolsResponsibilities

• Collaborates with classroom teacher to implement enrichment activities which reinforce the daily instruction of developmentally appropriate early childhood experiences.

• Implements agreed upon activities, as evidenced in daily lesson plans, using a variety of materials for children ages 3 to 7 which integrate the curriculum areas.

• Provides opportunities for children to reputed company self-help skills including zippering, buttoning, tying shoes, using eating utensils, hand washing and using the bathroom.

• Adheres to school-wide discipline and reporting procedures.

• Maintains a classroom climate conducive to learning.

• Works under the direction of the teacher/specialist to support the school's academic program.

• Fosters open communications with parents and staff.

• Provides supervision of the following routines: snack, rest, and outdoor/indoor play.

• Promotes personal hygiene (including changing children reputed company necessary).

• Supervises bus boarding to ensure children are on the correct bus and belted safely in their seats.

• Participates in ten (10) hours of paid professional development beyond the reputed company.

• Performs other reputed company duties as requested by the 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

• reputed company authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment

Qualifications - Preferred:

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education.

• Minimum of two years experience working with young children or a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.

• 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 (reputed company Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

Terms: BTU, Paraprofessional Unit, Contractual hourly reputed companyPlease refer to the Salary Information section on the Career Site for more information on compensation. Salaries are listed by Union and Grade/reputed company.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 in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national reputed company, reputed company, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work. Expected salary: Location: Boston, MA Apply for the job now! Apply for this job