Special Education Teaching Assistants

Sudbury Public Schools•Sudbury, MA

34d•$25 - $27

About The Position

The role of the Special Education Teacher Assistant is to support eligible students in the general education classroom, learning centers, 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
Work with the special education team and classroom teacher to devise and implement strategies, and modify 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 with the direction of the special education staff
Serve as source of information and help to substitute teachers
As appropriate, provide coverage for special education staff and general classroom teachers so that they may participate in special education related activities
Communicate with parents as determined by the team
Maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality
Work with teacher in recognizing and identifying students with learning deficits
Attend meetings and reviews or gives input on students for said meetings as determined by team
Attend State Standardized training and proctor State Standardized tests in accordance with specific students 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
Contribute to the development and maintenance of students IEP
Report all educational, behavioral or social/emotional concerns or incidents to team
Ensure the safety of all students and staff
Perform other job related duties as assigned by the Principal or designee