Elementary Instructional Assistant - Special Ed Support

William E Sheehan School; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

William E Sheehan School in Westwood, MA seeks a General Education Instructional Assistant (Elementary) to support students under the supervision of a special education teacher, helping with instructional activities and accommodations.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (Bachelor's degree preferred) and experience with learners who have complex needs; immediate start and full-time hours with a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Completion of a high school diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree and previous successful work with students highly preferred.
• Experience working with students with complex medical needs.
• Experience working with students with limited language skills (Augmentative Communication).
• Data collection experience (ABA-DTT, ACE...).

Responsibilities

• Work under teacher supervision with students to support learning of materials or skills in both pull out and in-class settings.
• Support students acquisition of skill with equipment, technology or other instructional materials as assigned by the teacher.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work and remedial work supervised and assigned by the teacher.
• Administer and monitor testing as the teacher directs (i.e. testing accommodations, extended time) for local and state mandated testing.
• Assist the teacher indevisionspecial strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on the special education students' individual needs, interests and ability.
• Implement positive behavioral support plans in both pull out and inclusive settings.
• Maintain data regarding student progress on educational objectives and share this information with supervisingteacheron an as needed basis.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff and community members as directedby supervisingteacher.
• Other functions as determinedby supervisor.

Skills

Experience with students with complex.

Augmentative Communication

ABA data collection

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

William E Sheehan School in Westwood, MA seeks a General Education Instructional Assistant (Elementary) to support students under the supervision of a special education teacher, helping with instructional activities and accommodations.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (Bachelor's degree preferred) and experience with learners who have complex needs; immediate start and full-time hours with a competitive hourly wage.