ESY - One-to-One Paraprofessional; Summer

Position: ESY - One-to-One Paraprofessional (Summer 2026)
Location: Roxbury

ESY - One-to-One Paraprofessional (Summer 2026)

THIS IS A SUMMER POSITION. EMPLOYMENT IS SEASONAL, TEMPORARY, AND NOT GUARANTEED

Important Notice:
Mandatory Safety Care Certification for ESY Employment:

To be eligible to work Extended School Year (ESY), a Safety Care Certification is required. You must present a valid certificate at your interview or provide proof of enrollment in a Safety Care training no later than June 1, 2026. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the rescinding of your job offer. Please note, that Safety Care Certification is a mandatory prerequisite for this position, and we do not offer compensation for fulfilling this requirement.

Note:

Please check your BPS email and phone messages because BPS will reach out to you with questions and/or a job offer via Talent Ed. Calling or emailing the Office of Specialized Services to inquire about paraprofessional positions will not increase the likelihood of getting hired. However, if you have any questions, you may email (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION:

Extended School Year (ESY) offers specialized services to students with disabilities. The decision to provide ESY is made by the IEP Team, who assesses the necessity to minimize substantial regression and reduce substantial recoupment. The IEP Team evaluates each student's level of needs and recommends specific IEP services during ESY based on individual student requirements.

When you are hired to work the Extended School Year (ESY) program, you are committing to the entire duration of the program. This means that your assignment may involve working at different sites, as staffing needs arise. Flexibility in location is an essential requirement of the position, and by accepting this job offer, you agree to be available for reassignment to various sites as needed throughout the program.

REPORTS TO:

Position reports to the Site Coordinator and Director of Extended School Year and Expanded Learning in the Office of Specialized Services. The position works closely under the supervision of the classroom Teacher.

For questions about this position, please email

PROGRAM

SCHEDULE:

The instructional hours for students are 5 hours per day, 5 days per week, for 5 weeks from July 6 to August 7, 2026.

The Paraprofessional is expected to:

* Work a 6-hour day, 5 days per week, for 5 weeks.

* Attend mandatory Professional Development (PD) on June 29th and 30th (please note: If additional snow days occur, these dates may be adjusted).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Commit to working all 25 days of the program.

* Provide direct service to individual students.

* Assist teacher or student directly with various needs including:
Instruction, note taking, language systems (ASL, SEE 2, Picture Exchange System, communication boards, etc.), Braille, Applied Behavioral Analysis, behavior management, redirection, and de-escalation.

* Collaborate with the classroom teacher.

* Support direct, small, and whole group instruction to students with disabilities.

* Provides support during arrival and dismissal, as outlined by the site coordinator.

* Perform other related duties as requested by the ESY Special Education Teacher or Director of Operations.

* Foster open communication between parents and staff.

* Adhere to ESY handbook policy and ensure compliance with policy across the site

TERMS:

* The individual who is hired to this position agrees to the 2026 BPS Summer Employment Terms.

* All staff must sign the 2026 ESY

Job Description Sign Off Form to acknowledge their understanding of the expectations and terms.

* This position is paid hourly at a rate of $40 per hour of instructional time on the Boston Public Schools bi-weekly payroll schedule.

* This position is paid hourly at a rate of $30 per hour for the time estimated to complete all non-instructional responsibilities.

* Additional work hours that exceed the (6) hours in a day will require approval from the Director of Extended School Year & Expanded Learning.

* Please be advised that pursuant to Massachusetts and Federal law, BPS considers site coordinators to be professional employees (or exempt employees), and they are…