Inclusion Special Education Instructional Assistant
About The Position
Under the direction of the special education teacher and/or the Special Education Program Head, and in collaboration with classroom teachers, the Inclusion Special Education Instructional Assistant performs instructional and self-help tasks to enhance students’ learning, behavior, social-emotional development, Activities-of-Daily-Living (ADLs), and access to the general curriculum. The role supports students with identified educational disabilities through teacher-directed instruction, IEP implementation, data collection, and supervision throughout the school day. Andover Public Schools seeks candidates who value the identities of all students, maintain high expectations, and demonstrate teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility. APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff.
Requirements
- At least two years of college or equivalent experience working with children.
- Ability to understand student curriculum and implement multiple teacher-directed activities.
- Knowledge of computer use, including classroom and adaptive technologies.
Responsibilities
- Implement individual or small-group lessons using teacher-designed materials, under the direction of the special education teacher, classroom teacher, or specialist.
- Implement accommodations and modifications outlined in student IEPs and directed by the special education teacher.
- Provide support and instruction for behavioral, self-help, and/or ADL goals outlined in students’ IEPs, medical plans, and behavioral plans.
- Collect ongoing data as directed by the special education teacher and/or specialist staff.
- Provide additional practice and reteaching of discrete skills as directed by the special education teacher.
- Provide classroom teachers with direct support in implementing IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications for students with identified educational disabilities.
- Assist students in securing lesson materials and focusing on instructional materials.
- Help students learn how to access and record their work.
- Reinforce teacher-initiated rules and protocols related to student procedures and implement appropriate IEP-related accommodations regarding behavioral expectations.
- Supervise students during morning arrivals, recesses, the lunch-hour shift, lunch recess, and student departures.
- Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
