Long-Term Special Education Instructional Assistant

Tri-Town School Union (Topsfield, Boxford & Middleton Elementary Schools PK-6); Boxford (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-Town School Union Spofford Pond School in Boxford, MA is seeking a Long-Term Sub Instructional Assistant to support classroom operations and help implement student IEPs under the supervision of the Special Education Coordinator and Principal. The ideal candidate has experience with primary-age children with disabilities, knowledge of ABA, and crisis prevention training.

This full-time role involves assisting in ELA/Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies and requires strong organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, in Psychology, Communication Disorders or Education.
• Experience working with primary age children with disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders and/or social/emotional/behavioral disabilities.
• Practical knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis and intervention strategies, including social skills curricula.
• Current/active in-depth training/ certification in Crisis Prevention and Intervention Strategies.
• Good organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists Teacher(s) in the smooth operation of the classroom.
• Assist Teacher(s) in implementing students’ IEPs.
• Follows a daily schedule independently.
• To implement specific instructional programs, and collect, record student performance information and data.
• To implement various strategies and techniques consistent with identified behavior intervention plans and social skills facilitation methodologies across school settings.
• Assist students in accessing the regular education curriculum, as deemed by their IEPs.

Skills

Bachelor degree preferred

Experience with primary age children

ABA knowledge

Crisis prevention training

Organization & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (education/psychology/communication disorders)

Job description

Tri-Town School Union Spofford Pond School in Boxford, MA is seeking a Long-Term Sub Instructional Assistant to support classroom operations and help implement student IEPs under the supervision of the Special Education Coordinator and Principal. The ideal candidate has experience with primary-age children with disabilities, knowledge of ABA, and crisis prevention training.

This full-time role involves assisting in ELA/Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies and requires strong organization