Pre K Teaching Assistant

Preschool Teaching Assistant (.9 FTE)

Position Summary:

The role of the Preschool Teaching 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 integrated preschool, as a general assistant, or in any combination thereof; specific job duties vary across preschool classrooms and students’ needs;

• Work with the special education team and preschool teacher to devise and implement

strategies for students and modify activities to reinforce the learning or behavior of all students as outlined in students IEPs and OWL curriculum;

• Work with large & small groups and individuals to reinforce learning of materials introduced by the teacher;

• Assist the teacher in devising and implementing strategies for reinforcing skills of students;

• Assist in the administration, scoring, and recording of student assessment system (GOLD);

• Support therapeutic strategies and interventions as appropriate;

• Communicate with the teacher regarding student concerns and needs, both academic and behavioral;

• Assist with supervision of students during non-class time, including, but not limited to, the following: recess, lunch, assemblies and school meetings, transportation, school arrival, and departure, emergency drills, and other situations as deemed appropriate for the grade level and position;

• Participate in all job-related workshops;

• Attend to the personal care and hygiene needs of students in accordance with the IEP, as appropriate;

• Assist in classroom routine and management;

• Serve as a source of information and help to substitute teachers;

• Supervise/lead class during times when the lead teacher attends meetings;

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.

Position Summary:

The role of the Preschool Teaching 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 integrated preschool, as a general assistant, or in any combination thereof; specific job duties vary across preschool classrooms and students’ needs;

• Work with the special education team and preschool teacher to devise and implement

strategies for students and modify activities to reinforce the learning or behavior of all students as outlined in students IEPs and OWL curriculum;

• Work with large & small groups and individuals to reinforce learning of materials introduced by the teacher;

• Assist the teacher in devising and implementing strategies for reinforcing skills of students;

• Assist in the administration, scoring, and recording of student assessment system (GOLD);

• Support therapeutic strategies and interventions as appropriate;

• Communicate with the teacher regarding student concerns and needs, both academic and behavioral;

• Assist with supervision of students during non-class time, including, but not limited to, the following: recess, lunch, assemblies and school meetings, transportation, school arrival, and departure, emergency drills, and other situations as deemed appropriate for the grade level and position;

• Participate in all job-related workshops;

• Attend to the personal care and hygiene needs of students in accordance with the IEP, as appropriate;

• Assist in classroom routine and management;

• Serve as a source of information and help to substitute teachers;

• Supervise/lead class during times when the lead teacher attends meetings;

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.

Position Type:Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Core Values: Cooperation, Aim High, Respect & Kindness, Effort, Safety

• 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; early childhood experience preferred
  
  • Have a flexible attitude and work well in teams.
  
  Rate in accordance with the Salary Schedule in the ESPA Collective Bargaining Agreement which may be found here:
  
  https://www.sudbury.k12.ma.us/about-our-district/human-resources
  
  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.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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• Anh Le , Early Child Coordinator
• 40 Fairbank Road
• Sudbury, Massachusetts 01776
• Phone: 978-639-3293
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