Vocational Teacher Assistant

The Home for Little Wanderers • Plymouth, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Home for Little Wanderers' COVE School in Plymouth, Massachusetts, serves students in grades 7 to 12 with educational, emotional, and behavioral challenges that cannot be adequately addressed in a traditional public school environment. Individualized education plans vary according to each student's needs and strengths. The Vocational Teacher Assistant provides rehabilitative assistance to students who need social and/or behavioral support during the school day and supports teachers, administrators, and other staff in promoting students' emotional, academic, and behavioral growth.

The assistant helps maintain clear and consistent classroom behavior expectations and routines, monitors students' learning progress, maintains performance records, and assists with student behavior within school and classroom structures. Under a Special Education Coordinator's supervision, the assistant participates in data collection and progress reports. The role also involves communicating with students' families and educational teams, providing classroom coverage when a teacher is absent, completing paperwork, attending meetings, and engaging in supervision and feedback.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative assistance to students requiring social and/or behavioral support during the school day.
• Assist teachers in establishing clear and consistent standards for classroom behavior.
• Help provide consistent routines for students' independent and group work, closely monitor learning progress, and maintain records of student performance.
• Establish and model appropriate working relationships with students.
• Assist teachers and administrators in managing student behavior within school and classroom structures.
• Under the supervision of a Special Education Coordinator, participate in data collection and prepare progress reports on 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 respond openly and constructively to feedback.
• Complete paperwork consistently, professionally, and in a timely manner.
• Attend regular meetings with a problem-solving mindset and contribute actively.
• Support COVE School staff in implementing supports for students' emotional, academic, and behavioral growth.

Benefits

• Generous time off.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance available.
• Extensive training for new staff.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 per fiscal year.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Employer-paid long-term and short-term disability insurance, basic life insurance, and AD&D insurance.
• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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