Special Education Assistant for Student Growth

Boston College; Massachusetts, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Spouse/child tuition remission

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Employee handbook

Job summary

Boston College's Campus School seeks a dedicated aide to assist the special education teacher in delivering educational, therapeutic, and health care services to students aged 3–22 with extensive support needs.

Highlights include collaboration in IEP implementation, attendance at multidisciplinary meetings, and support for therapy sessions within a collaborative classroom setting on campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field and experience working with students with multiple disabilities preferred.
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Excellent Organizational Skills.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
• Excellent Problem Solving Ability.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Portuguese preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education teacher with implementing the Individualized Education Program for each student in the classroom.
• Attend meetings relevant to implementing the students’ IEP and attend in-service trainings.
• Follow daily classroom schedules and specific programs for group and individual activities.
• Assist with organization and maintenance of classroom and therapeutic supplies and equipment.
• Accompany students to therapy sessions as needed.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff and administration.
• Share in teaching and development of curriculum materials under supervision.
• Observe classroom settings covering ages 3-22.
• Assist students in attending to their personal care needs.
• Support the mission of the Campus School at Boston College.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Teamwork

Diversity awareness

Emergency response

Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Job description

Boston College's Campus School seeks a dedicated aide to assist the special education teacher in delivering educational, therapeutic, and health care services to students aged 3–22 with extensive support needs.

Highlights include collaboration in IEP implementation, attendance at multidisciplinary meetings, and support for therapy sessions within a collaborative classroom setting on campus.