Stratton Specialized Paraprofessional

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.

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.

• Associate’s 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

• Establish emotionally supportive rapport with students
• Travel to general‑education classes with students as needed
• Accurately implement content, instructional and performance modifications as designed by the classroom teacher, special education liaison, and BCBA
• Ensure information is shared between other support personnel when the SSP is on scheduled breaks
• Participate in classroom planning meetings or other organizational meetings, as well as professional development as determined by the principal and/or special education department
• Greet students upon arrival to school, assist with student dismissal and debrief with teacher at the end of the day
• Implement behavior management plans as written
• Assist with crisis management plans, including physical management per behavior management protocols when required

183 days, 7 hours per day

Special Education Coordinators and Building Principals

Per AEA Unit D Collective Bargaining Agreement. Eligible for benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, 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.

Location:

Arlington, MA 02476