STIPEND OPPORTUNITY: Paraprofessional Professional Development Facilitator (SY26-27)

STIPEND OPPORTUNITY: Paraprofessional Professional Development Facilitator (SY26-27) Boston Public Schools Central Office - Teaching & Learning - Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Boston Public Schools Job Details Job ID: 5903751 Application Deadline: Oct 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description DIVISION: Academics (Teaching and Learning) OFFICE: Office of Educator Development and Leadership and Boston Teachers Union REPORTS TO: Co-chairs of BTU/BPS Paraprofessional Professional Development Team

ACADEMIC/

NON-ACADEMIC: Academic

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This is a stipended position offered to Boston Public School paraprofessionals. The positions will reside in the Office of Human Capital in the Boston Public Schools, reporting to the Co-chairs of BTU/BPS Paraprofessional Professional Development Team. The BPS/BTU Paraprofessional Professional Development Facilitators will be responsible for both attending facilitator training and delivering professional development workshops for paraprofessionals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in all Paraprofessional Facilitator Training sessions October 2026 - February 2027 (10 hours)( Hybrid model Online or in person ) Participate in co-designing a professional development course for BPS paraprofessionals in a content area approved by Co-chairs of BTU/BPS Paraprofessional Professional Development team Facilitator coaching sessions (whole group) - March, April, May 2027 (3 sessions - 1hr) - 3 hrs Teach one 10-hour professional development course (four 2.5 hours sessions) for BPS paraprofessionals between February - May 2027 Planning and Prep time on their own Celebration - June 2027 - 1hr Support evaluation efforts of paraprofessional professional development workshops Complete an evaluation survey about their experience in the paraprofessional facilitator training sessions and as workshop co-facilitators. Provide feedback to Co-chairs of the BTU/BPS Paraprofessional Development team

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

Currently a Boston Public Schools Employee Bachelor’s Degree not necessary, all must have either 48 college credits or have passed the ParaPro exam Minimum of 5 Years of Service in Boston Public Schools, with experience relevant to classroom specific environment Must have Grades K-0 to grade 3 and/or grades 3 to grade 8 Classroom experience Must have an evaluation rating of “Meets or Exceeds Standard” in all Dimensions of the most recent evaluation Current authorization to work in the United States A deeply held and unyielding belief in the overarching mission of public education

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

Recommendation by School Administrator or Teacher Familiarity with Boston and Boston Public Schools UNION/MANAGERIAL/RESIDENCY REQUIRED: BTU 2 (Paraprofessionals) members only (residency not required) COMPENSATION RANGE: Stipend - $1500 (in two or three installments throughout the year) The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, 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. Position Type: -- Contact Information Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources 2300 Washington Street Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119 Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Boston Public Schools