Preschool Specialized Support Paraprofessional
Preschool Specialized Support Paraprofessional
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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 a preschool setting to enable them to access the curriculum.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates Degree Required; Bachelors Degree Preferred
- Experience working with children spcifically young children (ages 3 to 5)
- Ability to coordinate with and work as a member of a team that includes Early Childhood Coordinator Classroom Teacherother 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 Safety Care or Equivalent
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establishes emotionally supportive rapport with students
- Supports students within the classroom including changing diapers help with feeding when necessary lifting in and out of wheelchairs
- Accurately implements modifications and behavior plans as designed by the classroom teacher social worker and/or BCBA
- Ensures information is shared between other support personnel when this individual is on scheduled breaks.
- Participates inclassroom planning meetings or other organizational meetings as well as professional development as determined byEarly Childhood Coordinator and or special education department
- Greets students upon arrival to school assists with student dismissal and meets with teacher at the end or the beginning of the day
- Assists with crisis management plans including physical management per behavior management protocols when required.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 183 Days. 6.75 - 7hours per day
REPORTS TO: Early ChildhoodCoordinator
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
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
