Academic Lab Instructional Assistant - Sharon High School

Sharon Public Schools; Sharon (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharon Public Schools is seeking a full-time Academic Lab Instructional Assistant to support students at Sharon High School. The role involves assisting teachers, working with students on IEP goals, and maintaining a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience with high school students, particularly those with disabilities. This position follows the school calendar and offers a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with high school aged students and students with disabilities preferred.
• Minimum high school diploma, two years post-high school education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in providing a supportive environment for students.
• Work with students individually or in small groups addressing specific IEP goals.
• Administer and monitor curriculum-based testing.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Academic Lab Instructional Assistant - Sharon High School

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Sharon Public Schools is seeking a full-time Instructional Assistant to work at Sharon High School. The Academic Lab Instructional Assistant will work with students in and out of class under the supervision of a special education teacher and or related service providers.

Sharon Public Schools

Instructional Assistant

Job Description

(Kindergarten, Learning Center, AC Lab, and 1:1 positions)

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum high school diploma, (two years post-high school education, Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred)

REPORT TO: Building Principal/ Assistant Principal, (Director of Student Services )

General Description: To assist teachers in providing students with a nurturing, supportive and collaborative environment where curriculum and instruction are aligned to standards and the needs of each child. Responsibilities will vary according to the school, students, and program /classroom where the instructional assistant is assigned.

Responsibilities

• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct (including but not limited to maintaining a positive attitude, professional behavior, and using appropriate language with students and staff).
• Maintain strict standards of student and family confidentiality.
• Work with students individually or in small groups addressing specific IEP goals.
• Administer and monitor curriculum-based and MCAS testing, providing all necessary accommodations.
• Support students in all educational settings
• Demonstrate the ability to work with diverse learning styles.
• Reinforce the principles of social interaction programs by modeling positive behavior.
• Support classroom routines and procedures as established by the classroom teacher.
• Assist in implementing school-wide goals for maintaining a safe environment.
• Report any issues directly to the classroom teacher and, if appropriate, building administration.
• Keeps students focused, works on behaviors, and repeats information as classroom teachers are introducing new ideas.
• Performs all duties tasked by the classroom teacher or assigned by the building administration.
• Assist substitute assigned to the classroom when a teacher is absent or attending meetings.
• Under the guidance of the classroom teacher, assist with small group instruction. Assist students by modeling the necessary skills to perform academic, social, and behavioral tasks within the classroom environment.
• Assist students with planning and organization.
• Assist in providing IEP/504 accommodations and modifications as appropriate.
• Assist teachers with assignments, collection of work, supervise/ administer tests, make-up work, and classroom management.
• Attend Professional Development as assigned.
• Assist students with leaving and entering the building and accompany the students to their transition vehicles.
• May assist a substitute assigned to the classroom when a teacher is absent or attending meetings. As appropriate, may take on the role of a substitute when assigned by the building principal.
  
  

The successful candidate will have strong written and oral language skills. Experience with High School aged students and students with disabilities is preferred.

This is a school year position and follows the Sharon Public Schools calendar.

Pay is commensurate with related experience, in accordance with the Instructional Assistants Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Posted until Filled

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