Specialized Support Paraprofessional
Specialized Support Paraprofessional
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STRATTONSCHOOL
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 twoway 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; Bachelors 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 socialemotional 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.
REPORTS TO: Special Education Coordinators and Building Principals
SALARY/BENEFITS: Per AEA Unit D Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Arlington values diversity. We strongly encourage candidates of varied backgrounds including people of color persons with disabilities and others to apply
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
