ESY - Paraprofessional (Summer 2026)

ESY - 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 TalentEd. 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 esy-hiring@bostonpublicschools.org. 

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: The position reports to the ESY Site Coordinator, who works in close collaboration with the Director of Extended School Year and Expanded Learning in the Office of Specialized Services. For questions about this position, please email esy-hiring@bostonpublicschools.org. 

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 (Dates TBD).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Commit to working all 25 days of the program.

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

• Assist with classroom activities including set-up and clean-up.

• Assist with the safe arrival and dismissal of students.

• Assist with breakfast and lunch for students.

• Assist with field trip activities and other structured activities in or out of the class.

• 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 ESY Site Coordinator.

• Assist with the implementation of toileting/changing diapers.

• 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 $37 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 expected to work as long as necessary to complete the required work. 
• The individual who is hired to this position consents to electronic sign-in procedures on site, that is retained by BPS exclusively for audit and sign-in verification (payroll). 
• Failure to report to work on a given day of instructional time will result in a loss of pay for that day.   
• Job offers are conditional and based on sufficient student enrollment/attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED:

• 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 (http://www.ets.org/parapro/) or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants (http://www.act.org/workkeys/profcert/index.html). 
• Current Safety-care certification. 
• Minimum of two years experience working with children.
• Experience and ability working with special education teachers.
• Experience and ability working with students with disabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Current authorization to work in the United States. Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED:

• Current paraprofessionals at a BPS school attended by students in this program, and those with the highest seniority in their classification will be prioritized.
• Knowledge of ASL (American Sign Language).
• 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.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

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 origin, ancestry, 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.