Instructional Support Paraprofessional/Multilingual Learners (MLL)

Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, MA

21h

About The Position

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: INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PARAPROFESSIONAL/MLL JOB GOAL: The Instructional Support Paraprofessional (SSP) will support educators by working with Multilingual Learners (MLL) in general education and special education settings to enable them to access the curriculum. Additionally, this person will assist in providing students with social-emotional support that is not limited to classroom settings but may also apply to lunch, recess and less academic spaces. Lastly, this person will assist in some written and verbal communication to families.

Requirements

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, MLL Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Special Educators, other building staff, related service personnel, clinicians and parents
Experience with and demonstrated ability to support Multilingual Learners.
Strong English written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Establishes emotionally supportive rapport with students
Provides sheltered English immersion support via instructions and translations in real-time in the classroom
Works collaboratively with MLL teachers and general educators to build upon the supports that currently exist to assist students as they work on in-class assignments
Provides support in non-academic spaces in the school where translation and instruction is critical for students inclusion (e.g., Specials classes, recess, cafeteria)
Participates in classroom planning meetings or other organizational meetings, as well as professional development as determined by principal and or MLL department
Greets students upon arrival to school, assists with student dismissal and debriefs with teachers at the end of the day