Special Education Teaching Assistant - Noyes

Special Education Teacher Assistant - Noyes Elementary SchoolPosition Summary: The role of the Special Education Teacher Assistant is to support eligible students in the general education classroom, learning centers, and across all school settings as appropriate.Key Duties & Responsibilities: May be assigned as 1:1, in an inclusion program, as a general assistant, or in any combination thereof; Work with the special education team and classroom teacher to devise and implementstrategies, and modify assignments to reinforce the learning or behavior of students as outlined in students IEPs; specific job duties vary across grade levels, programs, and students needs; Work with students to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by classroom teachers or special education staff, as well as mastering adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and instructional materials in accordance with IEPs; Support therapeutic strategies and interventions as appropriate; Assist with supervision of students during non-class time, including, but not limited to, the following: recess, lunch, passing times, assemblies and school meetings, field trips, transportation, school arrival and departure, emergency drills, and other situations as deemed appropriate for the grade level and position; Participate in in-service training and meetings as well as training programs specific to the students being served; Attend to the personal care and hygiene needs of students in accordance with the IEP, as appropriate; Facilitate socialization among students; Foster independence in students on IEPs by assisting them in the routines of school life; Gather data to document student performance and behavior with the direction of the special education staff; Serve as source of information and help to substitute teachers; As appropriate, provide coverage for special education staff and general classroom teachers so that they may participate in special education related activities; Communicate with parents as determined by the team; Maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality; Work with teacher in recognizing and identifying students with learning deficits; Attend meetings and reviews or gives input on students for said meetings as determined by team; Attend State Standardized training and proctor State Standardized tests in accordance with specific students IEP; Facilitate small group instruction; Assist regular education students while working in regular education classroom with students on IEPs; Implement and follow individual student behavior plans determined by team; Maintain student specific materials and reinforcers; Contribute to the development and maintenance of students IEP; Report all educational, behavioral or social/emotional concerns or incidents to team; Ensure the safety of all students and staff; Perform other job related duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.Classification: ESPAS Level 7 Unit Position Hourly Rate: Approx $25-$28/hour (Steps 1-3) in accordance with the ESPA salary scheduleSchedule: 183 days, prorated based on date of hireSalary: Based on the collective bargaining agreement

Job Requirements
Qualifications: Meets the Department of Education Guidelines for Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals which includes:High School diploma or equivalent and an Associates (or higher) degree; OR Completion of 48 credit hours at an Institution of Higher Education; ORCompletion of one of the formal Massachusetts-endorsed Assessments: Parapro or WorkKeys; Bachelors degree preferred; Prior experience working with children; Background in special education or experience working with special education students preferred; Have a flexible attitude and work well in teams.Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI and fingerprinting clearance. All finalists will be required to provide official transcripts.Deadline: Resumes will be reviewed upon receipt and the position will remain open until filled.