Teaching Assistant- Anderson School

Utah State Extension; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading special education school as a full-time Teaching Assistant. You'll support a diverse group of students with disabilities in their learning journey. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while collaborating closely with experienced educators and staff.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position supporting students with special needs.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to assist with physical and health needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teachers in implementing IEP goals.
• Support classroom activities and maintain a clean environment.
• Help with students' physical and mobility needs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Come grow with us! We are currently looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant to be part of our first middle school classroom team!

Partners in Child Development offers the opportunity to join a diverse and passionate team dedicated to nurturing the growth and maximizing the potential of every child. We offer children of all abilities a solid foundation to be life-long learners and we offer staff members the chance to do meaningful, mission-based work every day.

We are dedicated to nurturing the growth and development of every child to maximize their potential. We are passionate and committed to helping children and their families with programs focused on a child’s development and well-being. Our programs include an Early Intervention Program for children ages 0-3, our Anderson School, a special education school for children ages 3-12 who have complex medical needs and Woodbridge School, our early childhood education program. For over 50 years, we have been changing the trajectory of children’s lives.

The Anderson School in Andover, MA provides a safe and nurturing special education school for students ages 3-12 years old with complex medical needs to maximize each student’s independence and growth. Our highly skilled, experienced and dedicated staff provide individualized instruction and support including educational and therapeutic programming. Our stimulating classroom setting includes specially designed classrooms to promote positive and active learning. High staff to student ratios including nurses in each classrooms enable our 11-month program to have non-traditional learners experience a traditional school experience. Family support is paramount including providing various on-site clinics and services to help our parents. Our school is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm and follows a school calendar, including a summer session.

The Teaching Assistant is an entry level position that works closely with the Special Education Teacher in a classroom of approximately 5 students who have multiple disabilities, moderate to severe developmental delays, and complex medical needs. The Teaching Assistant’s responsibilities include assisting our special education teachers and school therapists with implementation of IEP goals and objectives, as well as helping with classroom activities and maintaining a clean and neat classroom environment. This position will support the physical and minimal health needs of our students which may include lifting, positioning, seating, feeding, toileting/diapering, and mobility. The Teaching Assistant works closely with parents/guardians, and a team of experienced, caring, dedicated staff including a Special Education teacher, classroom nurse, and other therapists all sharing a passion for working with students with special needs. This is a full-time, 35 hours per week position.