Instructional Support Paraprofessional/Multilingual Learners (MLL)

ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Arlington, MA 02476

JOB DESCRIPTION

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. 

POSITION: INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PARAPROFESSIONAL/MLL

JOB GOAL: The Instructional Support Paraprofessional (SSP) will support educators by working with Multilingual Learners (MLL)  in general education and special education settings to enable them to access the curriculum. Additionally, this person will assist in providing students with social-emotional support that is not limited to classroom settings but may also apply to lunch, recess and less academic spaces. Lastly, this person will assist in some written and verbal communication to families.

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, MLL Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Special Educators, other building staff, related service personnel, clinicians and parents
• Experience with and demonstrated ability to support Multilingual Learners.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes emotionally supportive rapport with students
• Provides sheltered English immersion support via instructions and translations in real-time in the classroom 
• Works collaboratively with MLL teachers and general educators to build upon the supports that currently exist to assist students as they work on in-class assignments
• Provides support in non-academic spaces in the school where translation and instruction is critical for students inclusion (e.g., Specials classes, recess, cafeteria)
• Participates in classroom planning meetings or other organizational meetings, as well as professional development as determined by principal and or MLL department
• Greets students upon arrival to school, assists with student dismissal and debriefs with teachers at the end of the day 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  183 Days. 7 hours per day

REPORTS TO:  MLL Director and Building Principal

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