Long Term Substitute Instructional Support Paraprofessional (November 2026- January 2027)

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 High School is looking for a long term subsitute Instructional Support Paraprofessional starting November 2, 2026 and continuing for 12 weeks to cover for an employee on leave. POSITION: Instructional Support Paraprofessional LOCATION: Arlington High School - Harbor/Shortstop Program POSITION GOAL: Arlington High School has two support programs, Harbor and Shortstop, where students with medical and mental health needs who have missed classes receive support in getting to class and catching up on their assignments. The person in this role has a caseload of students they work with and they oversee the milieu of the program alongside the other paraprofessional staff person. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree PreferredExperience working with adolescents with a variety of needs Performance Responsibilities Monitor academic progress of assigned students in programAssist student in returning to regular classes as quickly as possible, as long as emotionally readyMaintain regular contact with classroom teachers concerning students’ academic standing in each course and gather coursework for each student as neededTutor student in coursework as needed, or seek help of teachers as neededCommunicate with hospital tutors and other outside tutors as neededCollaborate with school staff including social worker and other staff in programMaintain open communication with Intervention Coordinator/Social Worker, the other Program Staff persons, nurse, guidance, deans, and teachers as appropriateAttend Student Support Team, re-entry and other meetings as they apply to caseloadUpdate the attendance boardMonitor attendance by keeping a log of students present during each class periodUpdate attendance in PowerschoolPerform check-ins with students as neededRefer to Social Worker, nurse, deans, guidance or other staff as needed for crisis evaluation/supportManage room and milieuAssist students in developing coping skills to return to classCommunicate with outside providers as deemed necessaryAttend weekly Program Staff meetings with other Staff person and Social WorkerAttend high school and district meetings and trainings as appropriate 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.