Specialized Instructional Assistant - Middle School (TLP)

Lexington Public Schools•Lexington, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Specialized Instructional Assistant within the Therapeutic Learning Program (TLP) at the middle school level. The role is part of the Department of Special Education and reports to the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, while working under the guidance of the TLP Teacher and Social Worker. The position is classified as Non-Exempt and includes benefits as per the LEA Unit C collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Must be willing and able to physically manage students if needed.
Comfort and familiarity with social emotional disability needed.
Ability to work in collaboration with a team and flexibility in day to day work tasks.
Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.

Nice To Haves

BS or BA/ highly preferred.
Classroom experience at the middle school level preferred.

Responsibilities

Tutor individual students under the direction of academic and therapeutic staff
Support students in TLP and mainstream academic classes
Facilitate implementation of strategies and interventions to address student’s academic needs
Implement social/emotional/behavioral intervention plans as developed by team
Collect data on behaviors, interventions, etc. in the classroom
Provide coverage for staff
Communicate with staff regarding student’s progress
Triage students to appropriate staff
Communicate with staff regarding student’s daily attendance to school/class
Provide passes for students
Attend staff meetings, community meetings, and other staff/student activities
Contribute to a positive and productive environment within the program
Other duties as assigned