Notice of Vacancy Grant FundedIntegration Assistant BURGESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStart Date: Immediately (Remainder ofSchool Year)Reports to: English Language Teacher and the classroom teacher for daily consultation and through those teachers to the building principal.Responsibilities: Provides assigned students while working in and out of a variety of classroomsEssential Functions: works primarily with EL students.maintains high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and their recordsworks directly with individual students requiring special instructional/behavioral/social help implements teacher/specialist developed lessons behavior plans without direct supervision maintains contact with teacher(s) to monitor progressprovides information to be included in the preparation of progress reportsprovides escort and assistance to assigned student(s) as necessary throughout the building and school dayfacilitates participation of assigned student(s) in classroom activities and peer interactionscarries out personal health and safety protocols.prepares alternative materials as requested by the teacher/specialistcollects data as directed by teacher and/or therapists compiles reports of daily accomplishments and/or behaviors for regular meetings with regular and EL Educators to review students progress. participates in inservice training programs and/or workshops as assignedperforms other duties as assignedAbility to:work with children of varying abilitiescommunicate effectively with students teachers and administration modify student work to match students level of understanding and developmentmaintain cooperative and productive working relationship when dealing with students and staffsolve practical problems with students and staffunderstand and carry out oral and written directionsplan and organize work to meet deadlines provide information and assistance to parents the general public and other staff members in a helpful courteous and timely mannerKnowledge of:child development and challenges faced by students with learning or substantial disabilitiescurriculum expectations of grade level to which he/she is assignedeffective use of computer and relevant educational software applicationsavailable assistive technologies with appropriate traininginterpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesyQualifications/Education:evidence of ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.postsecondary training and/or Associates Degree requiredexperience in working within an educational setting preferredfive or more years experience working with children with disabilities preferredApproved CORI and Fingerprinting results Please submit letter of interest resume and three current letters of reference through school spring: Kathleen Pelley Principal Burgess Elementary School / 45 Burgess Road / Sturbridge MA : 32425 APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4725 Tantasqua/Union 61 School Districts are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.