Hybrid Kindergarten Special Education Teaching Assistant na 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. 

Arlington Public Schools

Arlington, MA  02476

Job Description

Position:     Kindergarten Special Education Teaching Assistant

Job Goals:

To support a Kindergarten classroom by assisting the teacher with classroom responsibilities.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree Required; Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Must have experience and demonstrated ability to support young children
• Must have experience and demonstrated ability to implement teacher-developed instructional modifications and activities
• Must be able to coordinate with and work as a member of a team that includes special and general educators, other building staff, related service personnel, clinicians and parents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with classroom management
• Establishes emotionally supportive rapport with students
• 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 
• Assists Classroom teacher with implementation of curriculum.
• Performs other related duties as delineated by teacher or other supervisor
• May supervise drop off, dismissal, lunch and recess. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  183 Days. 6.75-7.00 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. 

Arlington values diversity.  We strongly encourage candidates of varied backgrounds, including people of color, persons with disabilities and others to apply

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.