1:1 Paraeducator Support Staff for Before School Program -Boylston Elementary

Position: 1:1 Paraeducator Support Staff for Before School at BES Reports To: Before School Coordinator Work Year Days: Monday-Friday (varies) Work Hours: 7:10 am - 8:15 am (varies) Terms of Employment: September 2026- June 2027 Salary: $30.00 Per hour Educational/Training/Experience/License Required: Experience working with students with intensive special needs. Accountability Objective: Supervise students in the Before School Program at Boylston Elementary School as 1:1 support Responsibilities: The Before-School Program provides supervision and support for students in grades K-5 during the before-school program. Para will ensure a safe, positive, and engaging environment while overseeing student activities such as homework, play, and enrichment.

• Supervise and monitor students to ensure safety and appropriate behavior.
• Engage with students in structured and unstructured activities.
• Support students with homework, games, and recreational activities.
• Assist with program routines such as snack, clean-up, and transition to new activities.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Enforce program rules and school expectations in a positive manner.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to manage groups of students in a positive and supportive way.
• Dependable, responsible, and flexible.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience working with children in a school, camp, or childcare setting.
• Ability to foster a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all students.
• Reliability and flexibility to support the needs of the program.