Learning Assistant

Weston Public Schools; Weston (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston Middle School in Weston, MA is seeking a Learning Assistant to provide academic, social, and behavioral support to students in collaboration with classroom teachers.

The role is 6.5 hours per day, Monday–Friday when school is in session (180 days with students and two professional development days), reporting to the School Principal.

The Weston Public Schools district emphasizes diversity, inclusive teaching, and ongoing professional growth with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Teaching experience preferred, ideally in a diverse public school setting
• Experience working with students with special needs, behavior background preferred
• Competent with technology, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Zoom

Responsibilities

• Embrace the diversity of Weston Public Schools by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion
• Use appropriate applied behavior, teaching, communication, and reinforcement techniques consistently
• Complete all required documentation and data collection
• Provide individual and small group instruction
• Assist the teacher in devising strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual student needs, interests and abilities

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Teaching experience

Special needs experience

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Zoom

Job description

Learning Assistant

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Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Position Type

Full-time

Job Description

Weston Middle School is seeking to hire a Learning Assistant to provide academic, social, and behavioral support to students in collaboration with the classroom teachers. This role is for 6.5 hours per day, Monday-Friday, when school is in session (180 days with students and two professional development days over a full school year), reporting to the School Principal. We are looking for a diverse pool of applicants who are inspired by our mission to educate, equip, and inspire all students to achieve their full potential and enrich their community.

About the Weston Public Schools

The Weston Public Schools enrolls approximately 2,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school district includes a high school for grades 9-12, a middle school for grades 6-8, an upper elementary school for grades 4-5, and two lower elementary schools for pre-kindergarten through grade 3. Since 1967, Weston has participated in METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) - a voluntary, desegregation program that places Boston residents in suburban schools. The Weston METCO program enrolls approximately 160 students (K-12).

Key Responsibilities

• Embrace the diversity of the Weston Public Schools by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion
• Use appropriate applied behavior, teaching, communication, and reinforcement techniques consistently
• Complete all required documentation and data collection
• Provide individual and small group instruction
• Assist the teacher in devising strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding individual student needs, interests and abilities

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Teaching experience preferred, ideally in a diverse public school setting
• Experience working with students with special needs, behavior background preferred
• Competent with technology, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Zoom

Compensation and Benefits

This is a salaried role, based on an hourly rate of $27.18 to $33.52 per hour (dependent on related experience). Additionally, the Weston Public Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package, including subsidized health insurance and participation in the Middlesex County Retirement System. Professional growth is ongoing in Weston and supported through multiple opportunities, both internally and externally.

Hiring Timeline

The review of applications will begin immediately. Please note that we will carefully review every application, but only candidates invited to advance in the hiring process will be contacted.

Welcome to Weston Middle School

Weston Middle School addresses the needs of adolescents as they pass through one of the most challenging periods of social, emotional and intellectual growth. Our purpose is to build a caring environment where students, faculty, staff and parents explore the opportunities to learn and grow through mutual encouragement, teaching and mentoring. We encourage learning for all members of our community. We seek to promote respect, health, positive self-image and use of different learning styles.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Weston Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Patrick Kelly , Special Education Department Head
• 444 Wellesley Street
• Weston, Massachusetts 02493
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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