Teaching Assistant (LTS)

North Andover Public Schools•North Andover, MA

46d•Onsite

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
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

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

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. ADL's include but are not limited to hygiene, feeding, mobility, wheelchairs, etc. This will be determined on an individual basis at the time of hire.
If the assignment requires toileting duties, the teaching assistant will be informed in writing at the time of hire or if program needs change.
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) (e.g., discrimination, differential reinforcement, extinction, shaping, etc), de-escalation strategies and behavior management techniques that promote the safety of self and students (body positioning, physical management techniques, universal precautions, proper lifting techniques, etc).
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.