Early Childhood Specialist Instructional Assistant

Early Childhood; Sharon (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharon Public Schools is seeking a Dedicated Specialized Instructional Assistant for the Early Childhood Center in Sharon, MA. You will assist teachers in providing a nurturing, supportive environment and help implement IEP goals for students with diverse needs.

Position is full-time, aligned with the Sharon Early Childhood Center calendar; starting date is immediate and salary is commensurate with experience. Applicants must meet qualifications and cooperate with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma, (two years post-high school education, Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred)

Responsibilities

• Practice ethical and professional standards and maintain strict standards of student and family confidentiality.
• Become familiar with student IEPs, including social/emotional, activities of daily living, and behavioral needs.
• Assist with specific student supports in the implementation of educational and/or IEP goals and benchmarks.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with diverse learning styles.
• Reinforce social interaction programs by modeling positive behavior.
• Provide support services under the guidance of the lead special education teacher and related staff.
• Provide behavioral support including accommodations and behavior support plans.
• Report issues to classroom or Special Education Teacher as applicable.
• Implement accommodations and modifications to student lessons.
• May assist substitute teachers when needed.
• Follow IEP accommodations as directed by a Special Education Teacher.
• Attend Professional Development as assigned.
• Assist/accompany students to and from the building.
• Modify curriculum/materials for inclusion opportunities with Lead Teacher.
• Maintain a neat student notebook and record data as directed.
• Work with students on generalization and maintenance of skills.
• Data collection on targeted skills as needed.

Skills

Ethical conduct

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Sharon Public Schools is seeking a Dedicated Specialized Instructional Assistant for the Early Childhood Center in Sharon, MA. You will assist teachers in providing a nurturing, supportive environment and help implement IEP goals for students with diverse needs.

Position is full-time, aligned with the Sharon Early Childhood Center calendar; starting date is immediate and salary is commensurate with experience. Applicants must meet qualifications and cooperate with a collaborative team.