Teaching Assistant (LTS)

North Andover Public Schools • North Andover, MA

70d

About The Position

The teaching assistant will assist in all aspects of assigned student(s) in the integrated education and/or sub separate program as coordinated by the Special Education liaison and in accordance with the Individual Education Program (IEP).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, required.
• Associate's degree or higher in related field and previous experience/training (e.g., education, child development, psychology, etc); preferred.
• Degree or certification related to behavior management with a minimum of six (6) months of experience working with children with developmental delays, preferred.
• Background in working with children with disabilities, preferred.
• Familiarity in reading and understanding IEPs, preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to manage complex/varied tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent personal and communication skills in working with school personnel and community members and with a high level of confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Some special education teaching assistants may be assigned to work with an individual student and will need to meet specific qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Works with assigned student(s) throughout the total school environment to implement goals and objectives of the Individual Education Programs under the direction of the special education teacher and/or classroom teacher.
• Under the direction of the special education teacher and specialists, use developmentally and age appropriate strategies, language, equipment, materials, and technologies in a manner that facilitates student learning.
• May provide one-to-one and/or small group instruction and assistance in accordance with the student's IEP and under the direction of the special education teacher, related service provider and/or classroom teacher.
• Collect student data for reporting purposes as determined by the special education teacher, related service provider, BCBA, and/or classroom teacher.
• May assist special education teacher in collecting student work, supervising tests and make-up work as determined by the special education teacher and specialist.
• Maintains confidentiality of individual students and their families.
• May assist students with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) as determined by their IEP and/or specific disability when such assistance is required on a regular basis.
• Attend in-service professional development activities appropriate to their position.
• Participates in ongoing training scheduled/provided by the district including training and implementation of behavior support plans based on the function of behavior, interventions using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Implements applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles and behavior support plans under the direction of the district BCBA or qualified district employees.
• Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal, Special Education Administrator and/or district BCBA.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees