Specialized Support Paraprofessional: Empower Students

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

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