Teacher Assistant – Special Education (The Schwartz School)

Meeting Street Massachusetts Inc•Dartmouth, MA

1d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in children’s lives? Look no further and join the team at Meeting Street! Meeting Street is a special place of learning, where children of all abilities have the opportunities to reach their fullest potential. Meeting Street is currently looking for Teacher Assistant – Special Education for 37 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
A minimum of one year experience working in a similar position in a classroom or home care environment with students from preschool to age 22.
Current CPR and first aid certification.
Work environment and physical requirements consistent with those of a typical school environment requiring significant reliance on use of computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
Sit, stand, and walk continuously throughout the workday.
Bend, stoop, squat, push and pull (1-33% of the time)
Lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with the assistance of another staff member or adaptive equipment.
Kneel and reach above shoulder level occasionally (1-33% of the time)
Physically able to position physical/occupational therapy equipment, splints, etc.
Ability to use various equipment (switches, cooking equipment, etc.).
Use of upper extremities for light, repetitive fine motor tasks.
Ride the bus to and from community-based activities and programs.
Ability to run 25 yards to secure students for safety reasons such as elopement.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in related field preferred.
Parapro certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists teacher in supporting the continuous implementation of skills and goals associated with students’ educational, functional, and therapeutic needs as dictated in their Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Provides individual and small group instruction to meet the needs of students under the supervision of special education teacher.
Assists teachers and therapists in maintaining appropriate data and records (i.e., attendance, progress monitoring data, alternate assessment data, etc.).
Support the continuous implementation of skills and goals associated with student’s therapeutic goals.
Utilize and maintain technology and communication devices for students.
Assist in the development and implementation of vocational routines (onsite and offsite), community service projects and special events.
Implement equipment, behavioral, sensory, mobility and self-care plans (toileting) per students’ needs.
Provide direct assistance in feeding, toileting and dressing skills.