Specialized Support Paraprofessional in Dallin's Supported Learning Center

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
• Experience with and demonstrated ability to support students with social-emotional and behavioral challenges
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• PREFERRED: Specialized training, such as Safety Care, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, or Equivalent

Responsibilities

• Establish a strong relationship and emotionally supportive rapport with students
• Travel to general education classes with students, as needed
• Accurately implement content, instructional and performance modifications as designed by the classroom teacher, special education liaison, and BCBA
• Ensure information is shared among other support personnel when staff is on scheduled breaks
• Participate in classroom planning meetings or other organizational meetings, as well as professional development as determined by principal and or special education department
• Greet students upon arrival to school, assist with student dismissal, and debrief with teacher/staff at the end of the day
• Implement behavior management plans as written
• Assist with crisis management plans, including physical management per behavior management protocols, when required

Terms of Employment

• 183 Days
• 6.75-7.00 hours per day

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