Teacher Assistant - Small-Group Support & Inclusion

NANTUCKET PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Nantucket Public Schools is seeking a Teacher Assistant at Nantucket Elementary School to support teachers in supervision and instruction of students. The role focuses on providing focused attention and interventions to individuals and small groups, helping create a positive learning environment.

The ideal candidate possesses an associate degree (bachelor’s preferred), strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with diverse learners, including English and Spanish speakers.

Qualifications

• 1. Associate’s degree, with Bachelor’s degree preferred, in education or related field
• 2. Valid Massachusetts Teaching Certificate/License preferred
• 3. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with and develop relationships with students, teachers, school administration, and parents
• 4. Demonstrate the patience required to work with students of different abilities who often struggle with the academic and/or behavioral expectations of the general classroom.
• 5. Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds. Prefer proficiency in speaking both English and Spanish.
• 6. Knowledge of technology-based activities that assist and facilitate student progress
• 7. Maintain confidentiality, respecting the rights of students and families

Responsibilities

• 1. Present and/or reinforce learning concepts and lessons prepared by teachers, by adapting and reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups;
• 2. Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as those with physical and mental disabilities, and students identified as non-English-speaking.
• 3. Enforce school and class rules to help teach students proper behavior;
• 4. Help supervise students in class, in "specials", between classes, during lunch and recess, and on field trips;
• 5. Assist teachers with recordkeeping and clerical duties;
• 6. Observe and monitor students’ academic and behavioral progress and record relevant data;
• 7. Provide observations and participate, when necessary, in teacher-parent conferences;
• 8. Assist teachers in preparing for lessons by getting materials and resources ready for student use;
• 9. Carry out therapeutic regimens, such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or therapists;
• 10. Help with feeding and other basic care, including toileting;
• 11. Attend staff meetings and serve on committees if and when required; and
• 12. Perform other related duties as required or the situation dictates

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education technology

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree, Bachelor’s preferred

Massachusetts Teaching Certificate/License preferred

Job description

Nantucket Public Schools is seeking a Teacher Assistant at Nantucket Elementary School to support teachers in supervision and instruction of students. The role focuses on providing focused attention and interventions to individuals and small groups, helping create a positive learning environment.

The ideal candidate possesses an associate degree (bachelor’s preferred), strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with diverse learners, including English and Spanish speakers.