MTSS Assistant: 26-27 CL20

Aberdeen School District • Aberdeen, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The job of "MTSS Assistant" is done for the purpose(s) of assisting (under the direct supervision of a special education teacher, specialist, and/or classroom teacher) in the instruction and supervision of students needing additional support. Students may have one or more academic, emotional, cognitive, social/behavioral, physical and/or sensory challenges.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• AA degree, 72 college credits or pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment
• Prior job-related experience, paid or volunteer, with school age children
• Skills to perform basic clerical functions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
• Skills to utilize technology for word processing, data management, presentations and online learning
• Knowledge of principles of child development, instructional processes
• Abilities to understand and address students with special needs, understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records
• Meet scheduled deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations
• Knowledge and physical ability to utilize de-escalation and physical intervention techniques
• Pursuant to federal guidelines, must meet federal highly qualified status, knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance and First Aid/CPR card, Right Response, and Bloodborne Pathogen training

Nice To Haves

• Post high school training in child development and related training desired
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking required
• Knowledge of MTSS, Restorative Justice, Trauma Informed Care, Special Education, PBIS, Canvas, Zoom, additional technology applications utilized in education

Responsibilities

• Provides support to students within the Multi-Tiered Systems for Support (MTSS) framework in both academic and social/behavioral domains
• Works with students in small and large group settings, as well as in individual settings
• Assists teachers and/or specialists for the purpose of implementing academic lesson plans and/or developing students' behavioral/social skills both in special classrooms and in the general education setting
• Adapts classroom work/homework under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce individual and classroom learning objectives
• Maintains specialized equipment identified for individual or classroom use for the purpose of addressing student learning needs and ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment
• Maintains classroom equipment and student files/records as pertains to special education files/records for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment, including database entries for student collections and Medicaid billing purposes
• Monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment and addressing individual student learning needs
• Performs recordkeeping and basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying, etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student file, providing classroom materials and supporting home-to-school/school-to-home communications
• Utilizes district approved de-escalation and physical intervention techniques (Right Response) when needed in both specialized and general education classroom settings and in non-instructional locations within and around the school environment
• Assists teachers to develop materials for student IEP, FBA, BIP, ERPA, and 504 implementation
• Uses progress monitoring tools under the guidance of the teacher for the purpose of determining student learning outcomes and collects other student performance data as directed by the teacher and/or specialist
• Prompt and regular attendance
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities to meet the needs of assigned students
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skills/knowledge
• Confers with teachers and specialists for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing of students' objectives
• Performs other related duties as determined by the teacher, specialist or school administrator, which are indicated to meet the academic and social/behavioral needs of students.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures of the District
• Follows school building procedures
• Attends workshops, staff development classes, seminars and other meetings for continued professional growth as requested or approved by the Director or designee

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefit information can be found here

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED