Long Term Substitute Instructional Support Paraprofessional (November 2026- January 2027)

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

The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging, experience growth and joy, and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world.

Arlington High School is looking for a long term subsitute Instructional Support Paraprofessional starting November 2, 2026 and continuing for 12 weeks to cover for an employee on leave.

POSITION: Instructional Support Paraprofessional

LOCATION: Arlington High School - Harbor/Shortstop Program

POSITION GOAL: Arlington High School has two support programs, Harbor and Shortstop, where students with medical and mental health needs who have missed classes receive support in getting to class and catching up on their assignments. The person in this role has a caseload of students they work with and they oversee the milieu of the program alongside the other paraprofessional staff person.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Experience working with adolescents with a variety of needs

Performance 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

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.