Specialized Support Paraprofessional Long Term Substitute Starting in March

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 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 social-emotional and behavioral challenges
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Preferred specialized training such asSafetyCare 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: Until the end of the school year.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 values diversity. We strongly encourage candidates of varied backgrounds including people of color persons with disabilities and others to apply

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority