Specialized Support Paraprofessional - Student Success

Arlington Public Schools (MA); Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington Public Schools in Arlington, MA seeks a Specialized Support Paraprofessional to assist students in general and special education settings, helping them access the curriculum and participate fully in class.

The role requires an Associate degree (Bachelor's preferred), experience with children, and the ability to collaborate with a team including the principal, teachers, related staff and families. TCI or equivalent training is a plus.

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

Social-emotional support

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Arlington Public Schools in Arlington, MA seeks a Specialized Support Paraprofessional to assist students in general and special education settings, helping them access the curriculum and participate fully in class.

The role requires an Associate degree (Bachelor's preferred), experience with children, and the ability to collaborate with a team including the principal, teachers, related staff and families. TCI or equivalent training is a plus.