Special Education Teaching Assistant

Title: Special Education Teacher Assistant

Reports to: Special Education Liaison, Principal and Director of Student Services

Position Summary:

The role of the Special Education Teacher Assistant is to support eligible students with disabilities in an effort

to provide them with physical, instructional and social, emotional support needed for progress toward

Individual Education program Goals under the supervision of a certified teacher. The Special Education

Teaching Assistant will provide these services in the general education classroom, special education

classrooms and settings, 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;

-Assignments directed by the Principal and/or the Director of Student Services and may change during

the school year

-Work with the special education team and under the direction of special education and/or classroom

teachers to implement strategies, and implement modified 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 given the direction of the special

education staff;

-As appropriate, provide coverage for special education staff and general classroom teachers so that

they may participate in special education related activities;

-Under the direction of special education teachers assist in accumulating information regarding

student’s progress toward IEP objectives which will be communicated to parents by the special

educator

-Maintain a high level of confidentiality;

-Provides input on students to special educators for potential use in special education meetings;

-May be directed to attend State Standardized training and proctor State Standardized tests in

accordance with specific student IEP;

-Facilitate small group instruction;

-Assist regular education students while working in regular education classroom with students on

IEP’s;

-Implement and follow individual student behavior plans determined by team;

-Maintain student specific materials and reinforcers;

-Report all educational, behavioral or social/emotional concerns or incidents to the special education

liaison of the specific student assigned;;

-Ensure the safety of all students and staff;

-Perform other job related duties as assigned by the Principal and/or designee, assigned special

education teacher and/or Director of Student Services.

Physical Demands

-At times, requires good physical condition in order to support lifting, positioning, and transitioning

students, as needed

-Ability to physically support students who utilize specialized equipment such as standers, walkers,

wheelchairs, supportive seating etc.

Reports to: Special Education Liaison, Principal and Director of Student Services

Position Summary:

The role of the Special Education Teacher Assistant is to support eligible students with disabilities in an effort

to provide them with physical, instructional and social, emotional support needed for progress toward

Individual Education program Goals under the supervision of a certified teacher. The Special Education

Teaching Assistant will provide these services in the general education classroom, special education

classrooms and settings, 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;

-Assignments directed by the Principal and/or the Director of Student Services and may change during

the school year

-Work with the special education team and under the direction of special education and/or classroom

teachers to implement strategies, and implement modified 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 given the direction of the special

education staff;

-As appropriate, provide coverage for special education staff and general classroom teachers so that

they may participate in special education related activities;

-Under the direction of special education teachers assist in accumulating information regarding

student’s progress toward IEP objectives which will be communicated to parents by the special

educator

-Maintain a high level of confidentiality;

-Provides input on students to special educators for potential use in special education meetings;

-May be directed to attend State Standardized training and proctor State Standardized tests in

accordance with specific student IEP;

-Facilitate small group instruction;

-Assist regular education students while working in regular education classroom with students on

IEP’s;

-Implement and follow individual student behavior plans determined by team;

-Maintain student specific materials and reinforcers;

-Report all educational, behavioral or social/emotional concerns or incidents to the special education

liaison of the specific student assigned;;

-Ensure the safety of all students and staff;

-Perform other job related duties as assigned by the Principal and/or designee, assigned special

education teacher and/or Director of Student Services.

Physical Demands

-At times, requires good physical condition in order to support lifting, positioning, and transitioning

students, as needed

-Ability to physically support students who utilize specialized equipment such as standers, walkers,

wheelchairs, supportive seating etc.

Position Type:Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

The Loring School, in creating our new and unique community, is committed to educating all children in a fully inclusive, child-centered environment, celebrating diversity, respecting individual needs and talents, and above all else preserving the dignity of the child. Our developmentally appropriate curriculum is designed to support the total growth of each child—socially, emotionally, academically, creatively, and physically. Core Values: Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Best Effort

• Qualifications:
  
  -Meets the Department of Education Guidelines for Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals which includes:
  
  -High School diploma or equivalent and an Associate’s (or higher) degree; OR
  
  Completion of 48 credit hours at an Institution of Higher Education; OR
  
  Completion of one of the formal Massachusetts-endorsed Assessments: Parapro or WorkKeys;
  
  -Bachelor’s 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
  
  -Responsive and able to adjust when changes in routine are made
  
  Classification: ESPAS Level 7 Unit Position
  
  Step 1: $24.57/hour
  
  Step 2: $25.53/hour
  
  Step 3: $26.53/hour
  
  Schedule: 1.0 FTE
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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• Sara Harvey , Principal
• 80 Woodside Road
• Sudbury, Massachusetts 01776
• Phone: 978-579-0870
• Fax: 978-579-0890
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