Inclusion Educational Assistants

School Administrative Unit 70•Hanover, NH

1d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Ray School is seeking candidates for two types of Inclusion Educational Assistants (IEAs): 1:1 Inclusion Education Assistant: This role requires patience, a positive attitude, organization and flexibility to provide behavioral, academic, and/or social support to a specific child in the classroom environment. Applicants should have a desire to help students develop independence towards individual goals. You will also work closely with case managers and classroom teachers on a regular basis. Classroom Inclusion Education Assistants: This role supports students in the general classroom in grades K-5. Candidates should enjoy working with children, have a high level of positive energy, a sense of humor, flexibility, and the ability to work with colleagues and students in our school. This position may involve working with individual or small groups of children while supporting the classroom teacher with academics, social, and behavioral needs. Both are full-time positions, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 2:45 pm daily. Positions start immediately, open until filled. These positions are governed by the HSS/NEA-NH Union Agreement . These are school year positions with an hourly range of $19.05 to $24.99 depending on education and experience. Please visit the Information for New Hires page for details about benefits and more. POSITION TITLE: INCLUSION EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT Job Description Approved By: SAU 70 Date: May 2024 General Purpose: Support teaching staff in achieving learning objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve appropriate levels of instruction.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
2-4 years of relevant experience preferred
Knowledge of general concepts of child growth and development
Knowledge of specific subject area content as required in the job assignment
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instruction
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with students and staff

Nice To Haves

NH Para-educator certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with students within the classroom environment or other environments within the school setting to assist in completion of lessons and implement goals and objectives.
Assist in the delivery of instruction services outlined in the Individual Education Plan/504 Plan and further interpreted and supervised by the respective special education teacher or special education administrator.
Provide individual and/or small group instructional support as directed by certified staff.
Provide other services specifically outlined in the student’s Individual Education Plan/504 Plan.
Assist substitutes with teacher’s sub plans, class lists, and attendance.
Participate in scheduled school meetings, as requested by administration or certified staff.
Assist teacher(s) in maintaining appropriate classroom behavior or monitoring specific behavior management plans.
Alert teacher(s) to any concerns about students.
Serve as a resource person about student needs and progress as requested by certified staff members.
Accompany students on field trips.
Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and break periods.
Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
Assist the teacher in devising strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
Assist with supervisory duties including, but not limited to, recess, lunch, and/or bus.
( Participate in in-service programs, as assigned.
Recognize that student progress and records are confidential and must be discussed only with appropriate school personnel.
Recognize that all communication with parents and other third parties regarding students shall not be the responsibility of the assistant and shall be conducted only by the certified staff.
Perform other duties and accept responsibilities as assigned.
Must comply with all SAU 70 District policies and building/department rules, procedures, practices and objectives.