12-Week High School Instructional Support Paraprofessional

Arlington Public Schools (MA); Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington Public Schools in Arlington, MA is seeking a long-term substitute for an Instructional Support Paraprofessional at Arlington High School (Harbor/Shortstop) starting November 2, 2026 for 12 weeks to cover a leave.

The role involves supporting Harbor and Shortstop programs, assisting students with medical and mental health needs, and coordinating with teachers and clinicians to help students stay on track and re-enter regular classes when ready.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents with a variety of needs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor academic progress of assigned students in program.
• Assist student in returning to regular classes as quickly as possible, as long as emotionally ready.
• Maintain regular contact with classroom teachers concerning students’ academic standing in each course and gather coursework for each student as needed.
• Tutor student in coursework as needed, or seek help of teachers as needed.
• Communicate with hospital tutors and other outside tutors as needed.
• Collaborate with school staff including social worker and other staff in program.
• Maintain open communication with Intervention Coordinator/Social Worker, the other Program Staff persons, nurse, guidance, deans, and teachers as appropriate.
• Attend Student Support Team, re-entry and other meetings as they apply to caseload.
• Update the attendance board
• Monitor attendance by keeping a log of students present during each class period
• Update attendance in Powerschool
• Perform check-ins with students as needed
• Refer to Social Worker, nurse, deans, guidance or other staff as needed for crisis evaluation/support
• Manage room and milieu
• Assist students in developing coping skills to return to class
• Communicate with outside providers as deemed necessary
• Attend weekly Program Staff meetings with other Staff person and Social Worker
• Attend high school and district meetings and trainings as appropriate

Skills

Experience with adolescents

Education

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Job description

Arlington Public Schools in Arlington, MA is seeking a long-term substitute for an Instructional Support Paraprofessional at Arlington High School (Harbor/Shortstop) starting November 2, 2026 for 12 weeks to cover a leave.

The role involves supporting Harbor and Shortstop programs, assisting students with medical and mental health needs, and coordinating with teachers and clinicians to help students stay on track and re-enter regular classes when ready.