Special Education Educational Assistant 1:1

TrulyHired; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southbridge Public Schools is seeking a dedicated instructional aide to support teachers in classroom supervision and skill-building activities. The role involves delivering instruction under supervision, reinforcing skills, and assisting in small-group activities to help students master concepts.

The position requires an Associate’s degree and offers opportunities to contribute to individualized education plans while maintaining student confidentiality and collaborating with the educational

Qualifications

• Associates degree is required.
• Experience supporting students in classroom settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in supervising classroom and school-wide activities.
• Provide instruction to students as prescribed by supervising teacher.
• Reinforce instructional objectives and IEP goals.
• Maintain confidential student records and documents.
• Develop learning materials and instructional resources under supervision.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.

Skills

Classroom assistance

Small group instruction

Behavior management

Documentation of learning activities

Communication with teachers

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Job Description

Background on Southbridge Public Schools:

Southbridge Public Schools (SPS) serves approximately 2,200 students in five schools and employs nearly 330 educators and staff.

More information about the district's turnaround efforts can be found here.

Essential Job Functions Tier 2

• 1. Assists teachers in the supervision of classroom and school-wide learning activities, providing assistance and learning support to students.
• 2. Provides instruction to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher and reinforces skills to help students master concepts and skills introduced by teacher.
• 3. Assists teachers in checking and objectively evaluating students' work; teaches students individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines.
• 4. Uses professionally developed positive behavior strategies in managing student behavior and maintaining classroom and school-wide order.
• 5. Assists in the development of communication skills, progressive learning skills; making the teacher aware of students learning deficiencies; documents records of learning activities.
• 6. Assists professionals with the development/preparation of learning materials/instructional resources and the environment.
• 7. Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology and practices, as job appropriate, being used by SPS.
• 8. Attends meetings and in-services as required.
• 9. Reinforces rules of the school.
• 10. Responds to emergency situations.
• 11. Attends training and maintains certification in district offered physical management and verbal de-escalation.
• 12. Performs monitoring duties as assigned.
• 13. Maintains confidentiality of student records.
• 14. Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher, (e.g. reinforcement of IEP goals and objectives, etc.) for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives as well as providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.
• 15. Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, support and skill-building to students in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.
• 16. Performs other related duties as assigned by the building Principal.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates Degree Required

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, age, or sexual orientation.