Special Education Teaching Assistant - Loring

Sudbury Public Schools•Sudbury, MA

28d

About The Position

The role of the Special Education Teacher Assistant is to support eligible students with disabilities in an effort to provide them with physical, instructional and social, emotional support needed for progress toward Individual Education program Goals under the supervision of a certified teacher. The Special Education Teaching Assistant will provide these services in the general education classroom, special education classrooms and settings, and across all school settings as appropriate.

Responsibilities

May be assigned as 1:1, in an inclusion program, as a general assistant, or in any combination thereof
Assignments directed by the Principal and/or the Director of Student Services and may change during the school year
Work with the special education team and under the direction of special education and/or classroom teachers to implement strategies, and implement modified assignments to reinforce the learning or behavior of students as outlined in students IEPs; specific job duties vary across grade levels, programs, and students' needs
Work with students to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by classroom teachers or special education staff, as well as mastering adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and instructional materials in accordance with IEPs
Support therapeutic strategies and interventions as appropriate
Assist with supervision of students during non-class time, including, but not limited to, the following: recess, lunch, passing times, assemblies and school meetings, field trips, transportation, school arrival and departure, emergency drills, and other situations as deemed appropriate for the grade level and position
Participate in in-service training and meetings as well as training programs specific to the students being served
Attend to the personal care and hygiene needs of students in accordance with the IEP, as appropriate
Facilitate socialization among students
Foster independence in students on IEPs by assisting them in the routines of school life
Gather data to document student performance and behavior given the direction of the special education staff
As appropriate, provide coverage for special education staff and general classroom teachers so that they may participate in special education related activities
Under the direction of special education teachers assist in accumulating information regarding student's progress toward IEP objectives which will be communicated to parents by the special educator
Maintain a high level of confidentiality
Provides input on students to special educators for potential use in special education meetings
May be directed to attend State Standardized training and proctor State Standardized tests in accordance with specific student IEP
Facilitate small group instruction
Assist regular education students while working in regular education classroom with students on IEP's
Implement and follow individual student behavior plans determined by team
Maintain student specific materials and reinforcers
Report all educational, behavioral or social/emotional concerns or incidents to the special education liaison of the specific student assigned
Ensure the safety of all students and staff
Perform other job related duties as assigned by the Principal and/or designee, assigned special education teacher and/or Director of Student Services.