Special Education Paraprofessional — Inclusive Classrooms

Dallin Elementary School; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Town of Arlington Retirement System

Job summary

Arlington Public Schools at Dallin Elementary School in Arlington, MA is seeking a Specialized Support Paraprofessional to assist students in general and special education settings and help them access the curriculum.

The SSP will collaborate with the classroom team, BCBA, and educators to implement modifications and support social-emotional needs, with duties including classroom support, crisis management, and daily student engagement.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to coordinate with and work as a member of a team.
• Experience with and ability to support students with social-emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred training such as Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Establishes emotionally supportive rapport with students.
• Travels to general education classes with students as needed.
• Implements content, instructional and performance modifications as designed by teachers and BCBA.
• Shares information with other staff during breaks.
• Participates in planning meetings and professional development as determined.
• Greet students on arrival and assist with dismissal.
• Implements behavior management plans as written.
• Assists with crisis management plans per protocols when required.

Skills

Team coordination

Communication

Behavior support

Social-emotional support

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Arlington Public Schools at Dallin Elementary School in Arlington, MA is seeking a Specialized Support Paraprofessional to assist students in general and special education settings and help them access the curriculum.

The SSP will collaborate with the classroom team, BCBA, and educators to implement modifications and support social-emotional needs, with duties including classroom support, crisis management, and daily student engagement.