STIPEND OPPORTUNITY: Direct Related Services (SY26-27)

Stipend Opportunity: Direct Related Services

We are seeking dedicated individuals to provide direct IEP-based Related Services ( SLP, OT, PT, TVI, O&M, APE, TOD, Audiology) outside of their scheduled school-day work hours. These services may occur in a school building or the student's home.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The related services provided through this stipend opportunity align with current job expectations of all direct related service providers ( SLP, OT, PT, TVI, O&M, APE, TOD, Audiology). BPS Related Service Providers work a scheduled school-day (length determined by contractual requirement, assignment details: traditional, schedule A schools). Payment for services beyond assigned hours is available via this stipend opportunity. These services cannot take place during a staff's scheduled working hours.

Responsibilities:

Direct Service- The provider is responsible for:

• Providing therapy and consultation services to students based on the individual needs of each student and in compliance with each child's IEP or 504 Plan.
• Consulting with other related services providers, teachers, and parents in order to provide effective services in a variety of settings.
• Building rapport with the students, and is engaging and energetic when working with students.
• Ensuring that tasks and materials are prepared and ready for use with fluency to support instruction on time and efficiently.
• Developing and maintaining a service schedule and providing this schedule to Related Service Department Administrators and applicable School Leaders.
• Planning prior to therapy sessions/lessons and maintaining therapy notes for each student.
• Completing EdPlan session notes/ logs within one week of each session.

Evaluation- The provider is responsible for:

• Assessing students referred for evaluation using appropriate testing instruments and adhering to best practices for all learners.
• Writing comprehensive and jargon free reports that reflect the results of standardized tests, informal measures, and observations and are understandable to all involved parties.
• Conducting evaluations within timelines established in state and federal regulations.

General Responsibilities- The provider is responsible for:

• Complying with state regulations concerning renewal of certifications and licenses.
• Complying with BPS rules, policies and procedures as well as those of their assigned schools and Special Education and Student Services.
• Following procedures to minimize disruption to providing services, ensuring active presence at all sessions, and submitting stipend timesheets accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participation in feedback sessions and accepting feedback given by the Related Services Department Administrators.
• Consistently exuding a professional disposition towards Special Education, Related Services, students and families, as well as other school personnel; and maintaining student confidentiality.
• Demonstrating fluent use of technology necessary to complete job requirements, such as Google Drive, EdPlan, etc.
• Communicating questions and concerns in a professional manner with teachers, paraprofessionals, related service department staff, and school leaders as demonstrated by initiation and response to emails within 48 hours.
• Responding to emails within 2 working days and completing RMTS (Random Moment Time Study) moments within the 48 hour timeline as required by state agencies.

Compensation:

Related Service Providers will receive a stipend of $50 per hour for services provided that meet the above expectations. An additional 15 minutes for preparation, progress notes and other administrative tasks will be allocated for each hour of service.

Terms:

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.