Special Education Paraprofessional​/Teaching Assistant

Arlington Public Schools – Arlington, MA 02476

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.

Special Education Teaching Assistant

The Special Education Teaching Assistant will support general and special educators by working with students in general education and special education settings to enable them to access the curriculum. Some Teaching Assistants will be needed to work one on one with particular students. This position will specifically work with one student for most of the day, but may work with other students in other situations or as needed.

• Associates Degree or 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
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Assist with classroom management in substantially separate and/or inclusion classroom
• Implement behavior management plans as written
• Assist with crisis management plans, including physical management per behavior management protocols when required
• 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
• Ensure information is shared between teachers when the assistant is the primary support person or in other organizational meetings, as well as professional development as determined by 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
• Perform other duties as delineated by teacher or other supervisor

183 Days

Special Education Coordinators and Building Principals

According to paraprofessional contract. Eligible for benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and Town of Arlington Retirement System.

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.