Special Education Teaching Assistant — Inclusive Classroom Support

Arlington Public Schools (MA); Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Town Retirement System

Job summary

The Arlington Public Schools in Arlington, MA is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant to support both general and special education students and help them access the curriculum.

This role requires an Associates degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and experience with children. You will collaborate with a team including the principal, teachers, related service staff, and parents to implement individualized supports and maintain a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to coordinate with and work as a member of a team that includes Principal, Classroom Teacher, Special Educators, other building staff, related service personnel, clinicians and parents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists with classroom management in substantially separate and/or inclusion classroom
• Implements behavior management plans as written
• Assists with crisis management plans, including physical management per behavior management protocols when required
• Establishes emotionally supportive rapport with students
• Travels to general education classes with students as needed
• Accurately implements content, instructional and performance modifications as designed by the classroom teacher
• Ensures information is shared between teachers when assistant is primary support person or other organizational meetings, as well as professional development as determined by principal and or special education department
• Greets students upon arrival to school, assists with student dismissal and debriefs with teacher at the end of the day
• Assist student with toileting and hygiene at younger grade levels and some special programs
• Performs other duties as delineated by teacher or other supervisor

Skills

Experience working with children

Team collaboration

Strong written and verbal skills

Education

Associates Degree Required; Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Job description

The Arlington Public Schools in Arlington, MA is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant to support both general and special education students and help them access the curriculum.

This role requires an Associates degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and experience with children. You will collaborate with a team including the principal, teachers, related service staff, and parents to implement individualized supports and maintain a positive learning environment.