**THIS IS A SUMMER SCHOOL POSITION. EMPLOYMENT IS SEASONAL AND TEMPORARY**

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: BPS 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) consist of an array of high-quality academic and enrichment programs that provide services for targeted student populations across the district. All BPS summer programs will operate in-person. For more details regarding individual 21st Century CLC sites and related job responsibilities, please see program-specific job description.

BPS 21st Century Community Learning Centers aim to:

• Address summer learning loss with innovative programs that serve both the academic and developmental needs of students
• To provide a blended approach of innovative and engaging academic learning and enrichment activities that increases motivation to learn through relevant, hands-on programming
• To support the successful transition of students into elementary (including pre-K to K), middle, and/or high school

REPORTS TO: Position reports to the site coordinator, who works in close collaboration with the BPS Office of Expanded Learning Time.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE: 21st Century Community Learning Centers Teachers are required to attend all scheduled central and site-based planning meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions, work all required program hours, as well as complete all required wrap-up duties, as indicated in the program-specific job description. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

21st Century Community Learning Centers Paraprofessionals assist teachers in providing an innovative, high-quality education program designed to meet the needs of the student population in the program. Paraprofessionals work with program staff to create an educational environment in which quality and continuity are key factors in educating students. Due to the short duration of summer programs and the critical need to boost student learning during this time, it is particularly important that paraprofessionals in BPS summer programs:

• Assist with preparation of cognitively-demanding lessons, assignments, and enrichment activities
• Support direct instruction to students individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings
• Establish a productive learning environment and classroom culture in which all students are respected.
• Provide assistance with summer learning program activities.
• Assist teachers and site coordinator to ensure all outcome goals are on track to be met, including academic outcomes and social-emotional skill development outcomes.
• Assist with classroom management; enforce discipline code.
• Care for program materials and resources.
• Ensure appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn personally and by students.
• Ensure adherence to all district guidelines for in-person programs.
• All additional duties as indicated in the program-specific job description.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

TERMS:

• Rate TBD
• Total Compensation is set based on hours of work, including professional development, on-site program time, and additional duties. Compensation differs based on the 21st CCLC program and individual paraprofessional salary step.
• Site-specific job requirements, program hours, and training schedule to be determined by the 21st CCLC program. Agreement to site-specific terms is required for hire. 

• Payroll will be processed on a biweekly basis after receipt of completed timesheets in accordance with the BPS summer payroll schedule.

• All employees must read and agree to the BPS 2021 Summer Program Terms of Employment

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 48 credit hours of advanced coursework, or a college degree (Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or other graduate work).
• Current authorization to work in the United States. Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
• Additional qualifications as indicated in the program-specific job description

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED:

• Current paraprofessional at a BPS school attended by students in this program.
• Experience working in a BPS summer learning program.
• 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.