Teacher Assistant

Boston College • Newton, MA

39d • Onsite

About The Position

The Campus School at Boston College is a private, publicly funded special education day school within the Lynch School of Education and Human Development on the Boston College campus. The Campus School educates students ages 3-22 with extensive support needs, including complex medical needs.
SUMMARY
Responsible for assisting the special education teacher with the management of appropriate educational, therapeutic and health care services for each student in the classroom, as indicated in the Individualized Education Program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field
• Experience working with students with multiple disabilities preferred
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent Organizational Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Problem Solving Ability
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Portuguese is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assisting the special education teacher with the implementation of the Individualized Education Program for each student in the classroom
• Attending transdisciplinary team meetings or other pertinent meetings relevant to implementing the students’ Individualized Education Program and attending in-service trainings
• Following daily classroom schedules and specific programs for group and individual activities for each student as directed by special education teacher
• Assisting the special education teacher with organization and maintenance of classroom and therapeutic supplies and equipment
• Accompanying students to therapy sessions as needed
• Communicating effectively with students, staff and administration
• Sharing in teaching in the classroom setting and the development of curriculum materials under the direction of the classroom special education teacher and therapists
• Observing classroom settings covering ages 3-22
• Assisting students in attending to their personal care needs
• Supporting the mission of the Campus School at Boston College

Benefits

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level