Special Education Instructional Assistant-Broadmeadow Elementary Connections Program SY25-26
About The Position
Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic and skilled Intensive Special Education Instructional Assistant to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child, Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Job Description: Under the direct supervision of the Special Education Teacher, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and Special Education Coordinator/Director, the Intensive Special Education Instrcutional Assistant provides specialized instruction and support for students with complex learning profiles and/or behavioral challenges enrolled in the Intensive Learning Center/Post Graduate Program, utilizing the strategies of applied behavior analysis. Depending on grade level and the individual needs of students, Intensive Special Education Instructional Assistants may be responsible for the following:
Requirements
- Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions
- Knowledge of academic and social skills unique to the developmental age of the students
- Knowledge of complex learning profiles and common behavioral challenges
- Ability to make decisions in the moment to ensure the safety of all students, including performing physical restraint when necessary
- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple team members
- Ability to maintain confidential information regarding students and families
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or at least 2 years experience in a similar role (i.e. ABA, job coaching, etc)
- Demonstrate aptitude for work to be performed
- Passion for working with children/students with complex disabilities
- Basic knowledge of child growth and development
- Must be Safety Care trained and may perform and/or assist in the restraint of students to ensure safety.
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 or small group specialized instruction for students with significant special needs utilizing the strategies of applied behavior analysis which may take place in an inclusion setting
- Implement student specific behavior intervention plans including positive reinforcement, visual supports, cuing, de-escalation strategies, and/or providing motor breaks
- Prevent, minimize, and manage behavioral challenges following district protocols
- Support students’ integration within a classroom setting through academic, social, and behavioral interventions
- Implement augmentative communication and assistive technology instruction and support for students who are non-speaking or have limited communication skills
- Provide pre-vocational training and job coaching for students in school and the larger community as appropriate
- Assist with program specific data collection to monitor student progress and develop necessary support plans (e.g. academics, social skills, and behavior plans)
- Support students to navigate the school day including non-instructional time
- Prepare instructional materials for students based on their individual learning needs and goals
- Assist with home/school communications (e.g. daily log) as assigned
- Provide regular feedback to the special education team members on student progress
- Any additional tasks assigned by the Special Education Coordinator/Director, Principal or Assistant Principal
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Career Level
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