MS/HS Instructional Assistant - Grow Student Learning

SUTTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Sutton (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutton Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support student growth under the guidance of teachers and the Special Education team. The role involves assisting with instructional activities, data collection, and implementing accommodations to help students meet IEP goals.

Reporting to the Principal and/or Director of Special Education, the aide will supervise students, provide small group instruction, and participate in professional development to uphold district standards and

Qualifications

• Monitor and support individual needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and a high level of professionalism at all times.
• Strong communication skills.
• Applied Behavior Analysis training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialized instruction and support to assist the student toward progress on IEP goals and work completion under the direction of the classroom and Special Education teachers in a general education classroom or separate instructional area.
• Assist the teacher in data collection on student performance, including all IEP goal areas, work completion, and taught skills (grade, work samples, observation).
• Establish ongoing communication with the general education and Special Education teachers.
• Assist teachers with instructional activities, including re-teaching and remediation as necessary.
• Follow teacher directions regarding discipline, turning in assignments, bathroom procedures, and other systems.
• Implement a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) if necessary.
• Make modifications with teacher direction and/or implement accommodations (assignments, projects, quizzes, tests, etc.).
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and their records.
• Assists with the personal needs of students.
• Supervises students during play periods, recess periods, lunch periods, and in and out of classrooms.
• Provides small group instruction.
• Administers tests to individuals or small groups as needed.
• Participates in in-service training programs and/or professional development programs as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Designated Personnel.
• Reports incidents for the safety of students and adherence to laws and district policies.

Skills

Student support

Confidentiality

Communication

ABA training

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Sutton Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support student growth under the guidance of teachers and the Special Education team. The role involves assisting with instructional activities, data collection, and implementing accommodations to help students meet IEP goals.

Reporting to the Principal and/or Director of Special Education, the aide will supervise students, provide small group instruction, and participate in professional development to uphold district standards and