Instructional Assistant ( 3 District Opening)

Nashoba Regional School District•Bolton, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center School, Mary Rowlandson Elementary School and Florence Sawyer School Organizational Scope: Instructional Assistants reports to the building principal and works at the direction of the classroom teacher under the Student Services Department. Through a lens of equity, provides students assistance in classroom and school activities consistent with their needs and the specific role of the Instructional Assistant. IAs may support inclusion classrooms, in special programs or in the regular curriculum. Candidates who possess a Registered Behavior Technician certification are highly desired for substantially seperate classrooms; the district will provide RBT training for candidates who do not currently possess the certification and is employed for a sub-seperate classroom. The work of the Instructional Assistant is influenced by NRSD’s core values of academic achievement and personal growth; voice, choice and agency; lifelong learning; a safe, caring and inclusive community; collaborative partnerships; innovation; and a sense of belonging for all. The Instructional Assistant works without regard to age, physical, mental or psychiatric disability, genetics, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status. NRSD welcomes employees with diverse racial, cultural, religious, class, and/or gender background and experiences.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Must be willing and able to physically manage students if needed.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelors Degree in education preferred.
Prior experience highly desired, with qualifications as a Paraprofessional according to DESE standards.
Classroom experience and college degree preferred.
Candidates who possess a Registered Behavior Technician certification are highly desired for substantially seperate classrooms.

Responsibilities

Supports academic development by providing appropriate instruction and learning experiences for each individual or small group of students, as self-initiated and or as directed by the classroom teacher.
Presents skills and tactics that support success in content areas.
Utilizes a wide range of teaching strategies, materials and resources.
Works closely with the teacher(s) to coordinate classroom work and homework.
Supports instruction and learning for each individual or small group of students as self-initiated and or as directed by the classroom teacher.
Implements assistive technology, if needed.
Facilitates interactions between students
Attend training workshops as assigned, and participate in school-based staff development.
Assists with implementing behavior intervention.
Assists with mobility, transitioning and personal care as needed.
Physically manage students, if needed; May provide other duties as required.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.