Instructional Support ParaprofessionalMultilingual Learners (MLL) at Arlington Public Schools

ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLSArlington MA 02476JOB DESCRIPTIONThe 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/MLLJOB 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; Bachelors Degree PreferredExperience working with childrenAbility 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 parentsExperience with and demonstrated ability to support Multilingual Learners.Strong English written and verbal communication skillsPERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Establishes emotionally supportive rapport with studentsProvides sheltered English immersion support via instructions and translations in real-time in the classroomWorks collaboratively with MLL teachers and general educators to build upon the supports that currently exist to assist students as they work on in-class assignmentsProvides 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 departmentGreets students upon arrival to school assists with student dismissal and debriefs with teachers at the end of the dayTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 183 Days. 7 hours per dayREPORTS TO: MLL Director and Building PrincipalSALARY/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 applyRequired Experience:Unclear Seniority Key Skills Campaigns,Client Server,Admin Support,LNG,Document Management Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1