Elementary Educational Assistant — Support & Inclusion

Luce Elementary School; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Luce Elementary School is seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as an Educational Assistant for the upcoming school year beginning in August through late November. The Educational Assistant will join a vibrant and supportive team that places a high priority on collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and commitment to the goals of the District and to our students, families and staff.

The Luce Elementary School serves over 500 students in grades K-5.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Teaching degree preferred.
• Recent experience working with school-age children.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be acceptable.
• Other requirements as deemed necessary by the Superintendent

Responsibilities

• Work with individual or small groups of students in work assigned by the teacher.
• Guide independent study, enrichment, and remedial work prepared and assigned by the teacher.
• Alert the teacher to any problems or special information about the individual student.
• Assist the teacher in developing strategies for reinforcing or skill development based upon an understanding of individual student needs, abilities, and interests.
• Collect informal academic, behavioral, and social information as requested by the teacher.
• Collaborate with colleagues.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and in-service training as required within the work day.
• Support students in developing life and social skills
• Perform other duties or tasks specifically articulated within the collective bargaining agreement

Skills

Experience with school-age children

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Teaching degree preferred

Job description

The Luce Elementary School is seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as an Educational Assistant for the upcoming school year beginning in August through late November. The Educational Assistant will join a vibrant and supportive team that places a high priority on collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and commitment to the goals of the District and to our students, families and staff.

The Luce Elementary School serves over 500 students in grades K-5.