Specialized Education Support Paraprofessional

Arlington Public Schools; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Arlington Public Schools are seeking a Dedicated Specialized Support Paraprofessional at Ottoson Middle School to assist students in general and special education settings, enabling access to the curriculum and promoting inclusive learning.

The SSP will work as part of a team with teachers, specialists, and families, supporting social-emotional needs and behavior plans while maintaining clear communication and professional conduct throughout the day.

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 Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) or Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Establishes emotionally supportive rapport with students.
• Travels to general education classes with students as needed.
• Accurately implements content, instructional and performance modifications as designed by the classroom teacher, special education liaison, and BCBA.
• Ensures information is shared between other support personnel when this individual is on scheduled breaks.
• Participates in classroom planning meetings or other organizational meetings, as well as professional development as determined by principal and or special education department.
• Greets students upon arrival to school, assists with student dismissal and debriefs with teacher at the end of the day.
• Implements behavior management plans as written.
• Assists with crisis management plans, including physical management per behavior management protocols when required.

Skills

Experience with children

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Behavior support

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor’s Degree available

Job description

The Arlington Public Schools are seeking a Dedicated Specialized Support Paraprofessional at Ottoson Middle School to assist students in general and special education settings, enabling access to the curriculum and promoting inclusive learning.

The SSP will work as part of a team with teachers, specialists, and families, supporting social-emotional needs and behavior plans while maintaining clear communication and professional conduct throughout the day.