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Northampton, PA - USA

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Lander Grinspoon Academy is seeking a compassionate patient and dedicated 1:1 Instructional Aide to support a student with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) in an inclusive classroom setting. The aide will work under the direction of classroom teachers to ensure the student has access to learning communication support and engagement in daily classroom activities Start date is August 25 2025. Key Responsibilities:Provide individualized academic and communication support throughout the school dayImplement strategies recommended by the students speech-language pathologist (SLP) and individualized education plan (IEP) Facilitate communication using AAC tools visual supports and gestures as neededAssist with classroom activities transitions and peer interactionsCollect data and track progress on IEP goals in collaboration with the classroom teacher and Learning SpecialistPromote independence while ensuring the students needs are metMaintain confidentiality and professionalism at all timesQualifications:High school diploma or equivalent required; associates or bachelors degree in education or a related field preferredExperience in working within an educational setting preferred An understanding of child development and the ability to work with children of varying abilities are essential skills Strong communication collaboration and problem-solving skillsPatience empathy and a positive attitudeINSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT Job DescriptionReports to: Classroom teacher for daily consultation and through those teachers to the building : Provides assistance to an assigned student in line with the childs Individualized Educational Plan. Essential Functions: maintain high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and their records * willing and able to learn and master the use of communication device and/or communication protocol used by the student carry out personal health and safety protocols including toileting as necessary with appropriate training compile reports of daily accomplishments and/or behaviors for regular meetings with consulting teacherparticipate in in-service training programs and/or professional development programs as assigned provide information to be included in the preparation of progress reports provide escort and assistance to assigned student as necessary throughout the building perform other duties as assigned Ability to: work with children of varying abilitiesimplement a structured behavior plan and work with appropriate staff to modify when necessary engage in activities to develop self-worth and dignity of students recognize and provide for individual differences among students communicate effectively with students teachers and administration maintain cooperative and productive working relationship when dealing with students and staff solve practical problems with students and staff understand and carry out oral and written directions arrive promptly for school scheduled classes and duties support and follow established school policies plan and organize work to meet deadlinesQualificationsEducation: Associates degree in education or related field or demonstrated specialized knowledge and skills preferred experience in working within an educational setting preferred an understanding of child development and the ability to work with children of varying abilities are essential skills Lander-Grinspoon Academy is an independent Jewish day school welcoming children of families from all Jewish traditions and backgrounds. We have high academic standards our curriculum integrates general and Jewish studies and we place great value in active inquiry and mastery by each child to the best of his or her abilities. We have a dual-language Hebrew curriculum. Our Judaics curriculum is presented in an egalitarian framework. Our social curriculum teaches Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) and our core values including compassion respect and the importance of diversity. Our seasoned educators create a warm nurturing and creative environment that cultivates self-esteem encourages success and serves a variety of learning styles. Our faculty has a strong voice in the school and time is built into the schedule to support teacher collaboration. Our award winning farm () allows for a variety of outdoor education and social justice opportunities.

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