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Educational Assistant - Stepping Stones with ESY
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What they do
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
Educational Assistant - Stepping Stones with ESY
Wilmington Public Schools
West Intermediate School - Wilmington, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5912564
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support students within and outside of the general education classroom according to their IEP (Individual
Educational Program) - Work with the classroom teacher and assist in the classroom as the teacher deems appropriate. This may include, but
not limited to, small group instruction, giving frequent breaks, making modifications for students and working with
diverse learning styles - Work with moderate and/or severe special needs population, such as learning disabilities, emotional disturbance,
autism, or intellectual disabilities - Implement current IEP and data collection under supervision of school or district staff
- Assist school staff by implementing student accommodations according to individual IEPs, 504 Plans, Behavior
Intervention Plans, and/or the District Curriculum Accommodation Plan. - Work with students to implement accommodations and modifications
- May be required to supervise students during various times of the work day (ie: morning, afternoon, lunch and
recess) - May assist students with mobility, transitions, self-care (toileting, feeding, dressing), and implementing IEP
related care plans, requiring lifting, bending, and working with adaptive equipment, under teacher supervision,
to support learning and daily functioning for students with disabilities. Specific responsibilities based on
age/grade level and needs of students - Ability to participate in professional development and training opportunities to support student needs
- Implement PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports) strategies
- Maintain professional working relationships with all staff
- Attend staff meetings as designated by Educational Assistant Contract
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of their work with all students and staff.
- Other related duties as assigned by Principal or designee
- This position includes a 6 week summer component (ESY).
Position Type:
Full-time
Salary:
$20 to $25 Per Day