The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging, experience growth and joy, and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world.

ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Arlington, MA 02476

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: LONG TERMS SUB (until June 2023) SPECIAL EDUCATION SPECIALIZED SUPPORT PRESCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL

JOB GOAL: The Special Education Behavioral Support PARAPROFESSIONAL (BSP) will support special educators by working with students in general education and special education settings to enable them to access the curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

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  Certified Registered Behavior Technician

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  Experience working with children

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  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

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  Current Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Certification or Equivalent

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  Must have experience with and demonstrated ability to support students with social-emotional and behavioral challenges

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  Strong written and verbal communication skills

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  1.0 Full Time Equivalent

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  Implements behavior management plan as written

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  Assists with crisis management plans, including physical management per behavior management protocols when required

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  Establishes emotionally supportive rapport with student

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  Travels to general education classes with student as needed

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  Accurately implements content, instructional and performance modifications as designed by the 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 student upon arrival to school, assists with student dismissal and debriefs with teacher at the end of the day

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: ASAP through June 2023. Hours according to paraprofessional contract.

REPORTS TO: Special Education Coordinators and Building Principals

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.

Arlington values diversity. The Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, age, ancestry, or disability.