Specialized Support Paraprofessional - Arlington, United States - Arlington Public Schools

Arlington Public Schools

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Arlington, United States

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ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Arlington, MA 02476

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates 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 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.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
183 Days 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.