Teacher Assistant

Boston College • Newton, MA

10d • $24 - $30 • 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.

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.
• 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level