Specialized Support Paraprofessional

Arlington Public Schools (MA); Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Town of Arlington Retirement System

Job summary

Arlington Public Schools (MA) is seeking a Specialized Support Paraprofessional to assist educators in general and special education settings, enabling students to access the curriculum. You will work closely with teachers, administrators, and support staff to implement modified instruction and behavior plans with students who have social-emotional and behavioral challenges.

Qualifications include an Associates Degree (Bachelor’s preferred), experience with children, and strong written and

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to coordinate with a team that includes Principal, Classroom Teacher, Special Educators, other staff, clinicians and parents.
• Must have experience with and ability to support students with social-emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.
• Ensures information is shared between other support personnel when on breaks.
• Participates in planning meetings and professional development as determined by leadership.
• Greets students on arrival and assists with dismissal and post-day debrief with teachers.
• Implements behavior management plans as written.
• Assists with crisis management plans per behavior protocols when required.

Skills

Experience with children

Team collaboration

Social-emotional support

Communication skills

TCI training

Education

Associates Degree Required

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Job description

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

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 as Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) or 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, MA 02476

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