Building Aide

Newton Public Schools•Newton, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The building aide is responsible for a range of duties that provide support throughout the building. This role involves providing instructional coverage, assisting teachers, and supporting students individually and in small groups. The aide will also help with classroom preparation, behavior management, and may assist in the main office. Consistent attendance is crucial for student supervision and instruction.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or minimum of 60 college credit hours (classes in education, special education, psychology or a related field preferred).
Successful completion of ParaPro Assessment may be substituted for educational requirements.
Written language, technology skill and interpersonal communication skill to support communication among team members, with community contacts, school staff and parents is required
Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students
Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (preferably in education, special education, psychology or related field)
Experience working with children in a daycare setting or children/young adults in a school setting or recreation setting

Responsibilities

Provide instructional coverage, for a classroom, small group or individual student
Assist the classroom teacher in all aspects of the school day
Support instruction by working with students individually and in small groups
Prepare instructional materials
Assist in classroom set up and clean up
Manage individual and classroom behavior
Supervise students with self-care skills as needed
Assist in the main office (Monitoring the doors, answering the phone, mail, arrival/dismissal routines, assisting with attendance, etc.)
Provides coverage in the absence of secretary
Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed
May be expected to provide substitute educator services
May be expected to attend trainings related to position