Temporary Special Education Instructional Assistant - Excel (Sept. - Oct. 2026)

Town of Andover•Andover, MA

20h

About The Position

The EXCEL program is a specialized, intensive program that serves students with Intellectual Disabilities/Complex Learning Needs. The program consists of a special education teacher, supporting instructional assistants, Speech and Language Pathologist, and Occupational Therapist. The services provided to students in this program include a combination of specialized designed instruction, supported inclusion, small group activities, and incidental teaching. The goal of the program is for students to increase their independent skills in all areas, including academics, recreation, social, communication, self-care, motor, behavior regulation, as well as the generalization of these skills to new situations and environments.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of college or equivalent two years experience working with children

Nice To Haves

Preferred knowledge/experience of working with students with Intellectual Disabilities/Complex Learning Needs

Responsibilities

Monitor and assist students as needed in their daily routines across classroom activities and/or settings.
Assist in collecting data for behavioral or academic progress.
Initiate and follow through with behavioral interventions as designated and demonstrated by the classroom teacher.
Participate in staff meetings regarding classroom curricular expectations as well as student needs across all developmental areas.
Lead and/or facilitate teaching of individuals in 1:1, small group, or whole class instruction.
Assist individual students as necessary to follow routines, follow directions, follow an individual schedule, and/or complete tasks.
Monitor students at all times including on/off the bus, lunch, and times of transition.
Assist with students requiring self-help skills in the areas of safety, eating, and toileting.
Create materials as time allows and directed by teacher.
Prepare room daily for instruction in the morning or end of day as designated by teacher.
Remain professional and keep student information confidential at all times.