Teaching Assistant - Special Education

Young World Physical Education; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 39,068 - 52,142; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

A Local School District is seeking a Teaching Assistant to provide academic support for students with disabilities, assisting in completion of assignments and reporting to the Special Education Liaison. Preferred candidates should have an associate's degree (bachelor's preferred), experience with high school students, and strong communication and organizational skills. The role offers a full-time schedule with attractive benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate's degree, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Re-teach academic skills.
• Assist students with assignments and tests.
• Support in general education curriculum.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Self-starter

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Special Education

Lincoln Sudbury Regional School District Student Services Department - TA - Sudbury, Massachusetts

Job Description

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to provide academic support for students with disabilities as outlined in the IEP document.

Responsibilities

• Re-teaching academic skills
• Assisting students with the completion of assignments, quizzes, and tests
• Providing support in the general education curriculum
• Reporting to the Special Education Liaison assigned to the student(s)

Schedule

• FT 10 Months, 182 Days
• 180 student days, plus 2 Professional Development days
• 6.75 hours per day with a 30 minute unpaid lunch - M/T/Th/Fr ( 6.25 actual work hours/paid hours)
• 5 actual work hours/paid hours - Wednesday

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate's degree, bachelor’s degree preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Capacity to work as a member of a team
• Applicant must be a self-starter and flexible
• Must be the kind of person who is warm, caring, respectful, and has a strong desire to work with students, as well as a willingness to learn

Experience Preferred

• Experience working with high school students with mild to moderate emotional issues
• Familiarity with high school curriculum and content areas

Benefits

LSRSD has an attractive benefits package including: health, employer sponsored Health Savings Account, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b), Dependent Care Account, Flexible Spending Accounts and participation in retirement boards.

EEO Statement

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. We seek educators who are anti-racist and who prioritize and value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds, identities, life experiences and traditionally under-represented groups to apply. We are a proud member of the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education.

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $28.36 to $37.85 Per Hour