Vocational Teacher Assistant

The Home for Little Wanderers • Plymouth, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Home for Little Wanderers' COVE School in Plymouth, MA, is seeking a Vocational Teacher Assistant-Math and Sciences. The COVE School serves students grades 7 to 12 who have educational, emotional, and behavioral challenges that cannot be adequately addressed in a traditional public school environment. Individualized education plans (IEPs) vary depending on the specific needs and strengths of each student.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Respond positively and appropriately to direction and feedback
• Satisfactory completion of TCI Training required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or 48 credits in education or human service field of study
• Preferred driving record that allows for the transportation of students in school transportation

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative assistance for students who require social and/or behavioral support during the school day.
• Assist COVE School teachers as they create an environment where standards for classroom behavior are clear and consistent.
• Assist COVE School teachers to provide consistent routines for managing all parts of students’ independent and group work and to monitor learning progress closely and maintain records of students’ performance.
• Establish and model appropriate working relationships with COVE School students.
• Assist COVE School teachers and administrators to manage student behavior within school and classroom structures.
• Under the supervision of a Special Education Coordinator, participate in data collection and progress reports of student growth.
• Support in-school communication with students’ families and educational teams.
• Provide individual classroom coverage when a teacher is sick or absent.
• Actively engage in supervision and demonstrate openness and action to feedback.
• Complete paperwork consistently, professionally, and in a timely manner.
• Attend regular meetings with a problem-solving mindset and actively contribute during meeting time.
• Support and help members of the COVE School staff in implementing supports for student emotional, academic, and behavioral growth.

Benefits

• Generous time off
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance available
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree