Security Paraprofessional - [Mattahunt Elementary] (SY26-27)

Security Paraprofessional - [Mattahunt Elementary] (SY26-27) Job Details Job ID: 5562931 Application Deadline: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Re-Posted: Mar 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description Reports to Principal/Head of schools General Description and Goals: Security Paraprofessional will assist teachers in providing an innovative, high quality education program designed to meet the needs of the children in the Boston Public Schools. Security Paraprofessional 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 The primary responsibility of the Security Paraprofessional is to maintain the safety and security of school hallways, classrooms, common areas and school grounds. Assist in the arrival and dismissal of students. Manage PM detention hall. Monitor the front door and visitor pass program. Unlock lavatories and maintain a log of student use. Perform other related duties as requested by the Headmaster. 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 Qualifications - Preferred Associate's or Bachelor's Degree. Experience working with adolescents. Experience working in a multi-cultural/multi-ethnic setting. Fluency in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Somali. Terms BTU, Paraprofessional Unit, Contractual 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. Position Type Dual Language Job Categories Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources 2300 Washington Street Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119 Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Opportunity Statement 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 View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education