A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
Teacher and Administrators Who Are We? Lawrence Public Schools is an urban district, located 30 miles north of Boston, serving more than 13,000 students. More than 70% of our students speak a language other than English as their first language. We are committed to ensuring that our students, who have for too long been under-served, are provided with a high-quality, free, public education at their local, district schools. Lawrence High School is seeking exceptional teachers and staff to join our team who possess a growth mindset, value collaboration and continuous feedback, are passionate about their content, and have an unwavering belief that all students are capable of meeting rigorous academic expectations.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities-Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Follow all rules policies and procedures of the Lawrence Public Schools along with state and federal regulations pertaining to special education Present self in a professional manner in dress, conduct and behavior Maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality with students and other professionals Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA regulations Seek out and actively engage in professional development activities Become familiar with IEPs and assist with execution of goals and accommodations Monitor and engage with students at all times during work hours unless directed otherwise Be familiar with lesson plans and duties associated with them for each lesson Work with individuals and/or small groups to deliver special education services Implement de-escalation skills, behavior management strategies, behavior intervention plan, and crisis intervention as needed Properly document serious student incidents Communicate with ancillary providers as directed Be familiar with and facilitate lesson plans and duties associated with them on an as needed basis Perform related duties as requested as needed by teacher or administrator As part of the job requirements and responsibilities, the Crisis Intervention Aide must maintain yearly Crisis Intervention Prevention (CPI) and/or Safety Care training and certification. The above statements describe the general duties being performed by individuals assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Desired Skills and Characteristics of a LHS staff/ teacher: Driving desire to disrupt inequity and improve outcomes for all students Commitment to the academic and personal success of Lawrence Public Schools' students and families Proven experience supporting English Language Learners Ability to take initiative and succeed in a fast-paced school environment while remaining calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges Demonstrated capacity to create and maintain a positive learning environment in which students' diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected and utilized. Will to improve practice by taking and implementing frequent feedback Humility and a good sense of humor
Qualifications:
Highly Qualified Status/Meet No Child Left Behind- Associate Degree + or completion of Para Pro exam.
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Benefits in accordance with the School District guidelines
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Lawrence Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
