Inclusive Education Support Paraprofessional

Arlington Public Schools (MA); Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Arlington Public Schools in Arlington, MA is seeking a Specialized Support Paraprofessional to assist educators by supporting students in general education and subseparate settings to access the curriculum.

The role requires an Associates Degree (Bachelor's preferred) and experience with children, plus a proven ability to collaborate with a team that includes principals, teachers, special educators, and families. Strong communication and crisis-intervention exposure are valued.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to coordinate with and work as a member of a team that includes Principal, Classroom Teacher, Special Educators, other building staff, related service personnel, clinicians and parents.
• Must have experience with and demonstrated ability to support students with social-emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred specialized training, such as Safety Care, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, or Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Establish a strong relationship and emotionally supportive rapport with students.
• Travel to general education classes with students, as needed.
• Accurately implement content, instructional and performance modifications as designed by the classroom teacher, special education liaison, and BCBA.
• Ensure information is shared among other support personnel when staff is on scheduled breaks.
• Participate in classroom planning meetings or other organizational meetings, as well as professional development as determined by principal and or special education department.
• Greet students upon arrival to school, assist with student dismissal, and debrief with teacher/staff at the end of the day.
• Implement behavior management plans as written.
• Assist with crisis management plans, including physical management per behavior management protocols, when required.

Skills

Experience with children

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Job description

Arlington Public Schools in Arlington, MA is seeking a Specialized Support Paraprofessional to assist educators by supporting students in general education and subseparate settings to access the curriculum.

The role requires an Associates Degree (Bachelor's preferred) and experience with children, plus a proven ability to collaborate with a team that includes principals, teachers, special educators, and families. Strong communication and crisis-intervention exposure are valued.