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Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative
Classroom Assistant for Special & Alternative Education
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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.
$41,845 / year median in Massachusetts
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Classroom Assistant for Special & Alternative Education Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative - 3.5 West Springfield, MA Job Details Full-time $24,356 - $29,515 a year 8 hours ago Qualifications Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) General academic student support Student supervision Incident reporting compliance Classroom active supervision Confidential information handling Professional ethics Student record keeping In-person test proctoring Child attendance tracking Mathematics teaching assistance experience Classroom behavior modification Math Child safety supervision Working with students Student behavior monitoring Working with students with special education needs Incident report writing School policy and procedure enforcement Science tutoring IEP implementation Physical security incident reporting Entry level Full Job Description As a full-time, school-year position (184 days), the Classroom Assistants primary responsibility is to assist theclassroom teacher with general supervision and student management. The assistant has specific responsibilitiesfor assisting special education students during school and/or special activities. Classroom Assistant assignmentsare determined yearly at the Program Supervisors/Assistant Principals discretion in conjunction with theprogram's needs.
Perform non-teaching duties assigned by and under the direction of the teacher. Duties may include, butare not limited to, supervising individuals and groups, assisting on field trips, preparing and duplicatingeducational materials, assisting with attendance and other record-keeping, escorting students within theschool, and maintaining the classroom.2. Review modifications and accommodations documented in the students Individualized Education Program (IEP).3. Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, fields, and gymnasiums.4. Monitor student use of technology.5. Review and implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs).6. Implement program-wide behavior management plans.7. Assist in the core academic areas, including, but not limited to, Math, ELA, History, and Science, at all levels.8. Proctor MCAS exams and support teachers in preparing MCAS ALTS and portfolios.9. Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, guardians, caregivers, school personnel, co-workers, and community members.10. Serve as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming, and a practical work ethic.11. Treat all children and staff with dignity, respect, and kindness.12. Prepare reports (e.g., incident reports, student misconduct reports, etc.) to document activities, provide written references, convey information, and/or comply with established guidelines.13. Report observations and/or incidents (e.g., discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to communicate information to appropriate personnel for their action.14. Abide by LPVEC guidelines for educational staff and LPVEC personnel policies.15. Maintain confidentiality of records and information gained about children, their families, and other employees as part of exercising professional duties.16. Attend work regularly and on time.17. Attend mandatory staff meetings, in-service trainings, and Open Houses.18. All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.19. Perform other related duties as assigned by the teacher, Program Supervisor/Assistant Principal, or the Director of Special and Alternative Education to ensure the program's efficient and effective functioning.
Perform non-teaching duties assigned by and under the direction of the teacher. Duties may include, butare not limited to, supervising individuals and groups, assisting on field trips, preparing and duplicatingeducational materials, assisting with attendance and other record-keeping, escorting students within theschool, and maintaining the classroom.2. Review modifications and accommodations documented in the students Individualized Education Program (IEP).3. Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, fields, and gymnasiums.4. Monitor student use of technology.5. Review and implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs).6. Implement program-wide behavior management plans.7. Assist in the core academic areas, including, but not limited to, Math, ELA, History, and Science, at all levels.8. Proctor MCAS exams and support teachers in preparing MCAS ALTS and portfolios.9. Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, guardians, caregivers, school personnel, co-workers, and community members.10. Serve as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming, and a practical work ethic.11. Treat all children and staff with dignity, respect, and kindness.12. Prepare reports (e.g., incident reports, student misconduct reports, etc.) to document activities, provide written references, convey information, and/or comply with established guidelines.13. Report observations and/or incidents (e.g., discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to communicate information to appropriate personnel for their action.14. Abide by LPVEC guidelines for educational staff and LPVEC personnel policies.15. Maintain confidentiality of records and information gained about children, their families, and other employees as part of exercising professional duties.16. Attend work regularly and on time.17. Attend mandatory staff meetings, in-service trainings, and Open Houses.18. All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.19. Perform other related duties as assigned by the teacher, Program Supervisor/Assistant Principal, or the Director of Special and Alternative Education to ensure the program's efficient and effective functioning.