LPN Special Ed Assistant: Moderate Disabilities

LABBB Educational Collaborative; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

403(b) & 457(b) retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

LABBB Educational Collaborative is seeking a LPN/Special Education Teacher Assistant for Belmont High School in Belmont, Massachusetts. This role supports students with moderate disabilities, provides nursing services on transportation and in school, and assists teachers in delivering instruction.

The position is full-time (35 hours per week, 11 months) with responsibilities including health care, data collection, de-escalation, collaboration with the nurse and specialists to implement

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Massachusetts.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Current first aid/CPR certification.
• Experience working with children, young adults, or in human services related field; special education experience highly desirable.
• Ability to work with students with a variety of disabilities including social emotional, behavioral, non-verbal, non-ambulatory, etc.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to commute between buildings/programs during the day.
• Ability and willingness to drive LABBB van (as required by program)
• Working full time (35 hours per week), 11 months (school calendar plus required 4 weeks in summer)

Responsibilities

• Attend to students’ personal hygiene and health care needs as outlined in the health care plan or schedule.
• Properly lifts, transfers and positions students as needed.
• Monitor physical condition of students and communicate changes to the school nurse.
• Maintain communication with school staff and parents as directed.
• Maintain classroom records and medication charts.
• Monitor medical equipment and respond to emergencies.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow universal precautions.
• Assist with arrival and departure of students.
• Support data-driven instruction and implementation of IEPs and BIPs.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure culturally responsive instruction.
• Follow assigned schedule and adapt to location changes as needed.
• Prepare instructional materials as requested by the teacher.
• Collect student data and share with the team.
• Utilize adaptive equipment as needed.
• Report significant occurrences to supervisors promptly.
• Assist with personal care needs and daily living activities.
• Supervise students across educational settings including lunch and community activities.

Skills

LPN

Special Education

Data collection

First Aid/CPR

Driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Job description

LABBB Educational Collaborative is seeking a LPN/Special Education Teacher Assistant for Belmont High School in Belmont, Massachusetts. This role supports students with moderate disabilities, provides nursing services on transportation and in school, and assists teachers in delivering instruction.

The position is full-time (35 hours per week, 11 months) with responsibilities including health care, data collection, de-escalation, collaboration with the nurse and specialists to implement