Special Education Paraprofessional/Teaching Assistant (0.4 FTE)

Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, MA

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. JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHING ASSISTANT JOB GOAL: 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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

Assists with classroom management in substantially separate and/or inclusion classroom
Implements behavior management plans as written
Assists with crisis management plans, including physical management per behavior management protocols when required
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
Ensures information is shared between teachers when assistant is primary support person 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
Assist student with toileting and hygiene at younger grade levels and some special programs
Performs other duties as delineated by teacher or other supervisor