Dallin Elementary Part-time Paraprofessional (0.8 FTE) at Arlington Public Schools

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. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  183 Days. 7.00 hours per day

REPORTS TO:  Special Education Coordinators and Building Principals

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. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: TEACHING ASSISTANT

JOB GOAL: Dallin's Teaching Assistant will support general and special educators by working with students across school settings to enable them to access the curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS: Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

• Experience and eagerness in working with children
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with a team that includes Principal, Classroom Teacher, Special Educators, other building staff, related service personnel, clinicians and parents
• Ability to establish positive connections with students and colleagues
• Desire to learn and grow skills
• Strong verbal communication skills

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with classroom management in classrooms
• Establish emotionally supportive rapport with students
• Accurately implement content, instructional and performance modifications as designed by the classroom teacher
• Ensure information is shared among teachers/staff, when necessary
• Attend organizational meetings, as well as professional development, as determined by administrators
• Greet students upon arrival to school, assist with student dismissal
• Collaborate with staff to support school-wide expectations 
• Play with and actively supervise students at recess and lunch
• Perform other duties as delineated by teacher or other supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  183 Days. 7.00 hours per day (this position is 0.8 FTE and would work a part time schedule)

REPORTS TO:  Special Education Coordinators and Building Principals

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.