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Burgess Elementary School
INTEGRATION ASSISTANT
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$82,726 / year median in Massachusetts
+9% projected growth
Job Description
INTEGRATION ASSISTANT
Tantasqua Regional School District and School Union 61 Burgess Elementary School - Sturbridge, Massachusetts Job DetailsJob ID:
5908912Application Deadline:
Posted until filledPosted:
YesterdayStarting Date:
Immediately Job Description Notice of Vacancy Integration AssistantBURGESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2026-2027Salary Range:
$17.82 - $22.29 per hour Reports to: Special Education Teacher, and the classroom teacher for daily consultation and, through those teachers, to the building principal.Responsibilities:
Provides assistance to assigned students while working in and out of a variety of classEssential Functions:
- works primarily with students with IEPs
- maintains high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and their records
- works directly with individual students requiring special instructional/behavioral/social help
- implements teacher/specialist developed lessons, behavior plans without direct supervision
- maintains contact with teacher(s) to monitor progress
- provides information to be included in the preparation of progress reports
- provides escort and assistance to assigned student(s) as necessary throughout the building and school day
- facilitates participation of assigned student(s) in classroom activities and peer interactions
- carries out personal health and safety protocols, including diaper changing as necessary, with appropriate training
- prepares alternative materials as requested by the teacher/specialist
- collects data as directed by teacher and/or therapists
- compiles reports of daily accomplishments and/or behaviors for regular meetings with regular and special educators to review students' progress.
- participates in in-service training programs and/or workshops as assigned
- performs other duties as assigned
- Ability to:
- work with children of varying abilities, including children with substantial disabilities
- communicate effectively with students, teachers, and administration
- modify student work to match students' level of understanding and development
- maintain cooperative and productive working relationship when dealing with students and staff
- solve practical problems with students and staff
- understand and carry out oral and written directions
- plan and organize work to meet deadlines
- provide information and assistance to parents, the general public and other staff members in a helpful, courteous and timely manner
Knowledge of:
- child development and challenges faced by students with learning or substantial disabilities
- curriculum expectations of grade level to which he/she is assigned
- effective use of computer and relevant educational software applications
- available assistive technologies, with appropriate training
- interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Qualifications/Education:
- evidence of ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- post-secondary training and/or Associate's Degree required
- experience in working within an educational setting preferred
- five or more years' experience working with children with disabilities preferred
- Approved CORI and Fingerprinting results Please submit letter of interest, resume, and three current letters of reference through school spring: Kathleen Pelley, Principal Burgess Elementary School4 5 Burgess School Road Sturbridge, MA 01566 pelleyk@tantasqua.