Specialized Support Paraprofessional

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

Job summary

The Arlington Public Schools in Arlington, MA seek a Dedicated Specialized Support Paraprofessional to assist students in both general and special education settings, enabling access to the curriculum. The SSP will work closely with teachers, specialists, staff, and families to promote inclusion and learning.

Responsibilities include implementing instruction and behavior plans, traveling with students between classes, and supporting crisis management when needed.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to coordinate with a team including teachers, special educators, staff and parents.
• Experience supporting students with social-emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred training such as SafetyCare 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.
• Shares information between support personnel during breaks.
• Participates in planning meetings and professional development.
• Greets students, assists with arrival/dismissal, debriefs with teacher.
• Implements behavior management plans as written.
• Assists with crisis management per protocols when required.

Skills

Experience working with children

Team coordination

Strong written and verbal skills

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Job description

Specialized Support Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5905455

Application Deadline: Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Arlington, MA 02476

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

POSITION: SPECIALIZED SUPPORT PARAPROFESSIONAL

JOB GOAL:The Special Support Paraprofessional (SSP) will support educators by working with students in general education and special education settings to enable them to access the curriculum.

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 asSafety Careor Equivalent

PERFORMANCE 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.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 183 Days. 6.75-7.00 hours per day

REPORTS TO: Special Education Coordinators and Building Principals

SALARY/BENEFITS: Per AEA Unit D Collective Bargaining Agreement. Eligible for benefits including health insurance, dental insurance and life insurance and Town of Arlington Retirement System.

Arlington values diversity. We strongly encourage candidates of varied backgrounds, including people of color, persons with disabilities and others to apply

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $27 to $28 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amy Forsythe
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]