Paraeducator - Mainstream Instructional Assistant
Paraeducator - Mainstream Instructional Assistant
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Job Description
Essex Westford School District (EWSD)is seeking full-time Mainstream Instructional Assistants for grades have an opening at WestfordElementarySchool.The Mainstream Instructional Assistant supports students with academic behavioral and physical needs in inclusive classroom settings. Responsibilities include adapting instructional materials implementing student-specific support plans assisting with personal care collecting data on student progress implementing behavior plans and supervising students throughout the school day. The assistant works closely with teachers and support staff to promote student success and contribute to a safe respectful and inclusive school environment. This position requires working with a student individually in collaboration with a special educator.
Pay:$22.43 based on experience
EWSD offers excellent benefits including generous paid time off medical and dental insurance life insurance tuition reimbursement and a retirement plan with up to 6% employer contribution.
Primary job duties include but are not limited to the following:
Instructional Support: Assist students with academic tasks implement IEP-driven instructional strategies and adapt classroom materials in collaboration with teachers.
Behavioral and Physical Support: Support students behavioral plans facilitate inclusive peer interactions and provide assistance with mobility personal care and health needs.
Data and Assessment: Collect and record data on student performance and behavior assist with informal assessments and participate in evaluating student progress.
Student Supervision: Monitor and support students during instructional and non-instructional times including lunch recess arrival/dismissal and teacher absences.
We are seeking folks with the following qualifications:
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to follow directions implement educational and behavior programs and support students with a variety of needs
Ability to collect data accurately and maintain confidentiality
- Experience with children in the elementary ages
Physical capacity to support student mobility positioning and care needs
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively
Preferred Qualifications
Associates degree or two years of college coursework
Previous experience working with children in an educational or support role
Training or experience in special education behavior support or inclusive practices
Familiarity with IEP implementation and data collection procedures
For additional informationCLICK HEREfor a copy of the full job description.
Our district vision is: Growing hearts and minds for a better today and tomorrow: every day every way every one.
EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and are expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. Candidates with experience working in another country the ability to speak more than one language fluently and/or Peace Corps experience are encouraged to apply to help contribute to a diversity of thinking and grow our organizational practices.
EWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire which may include contacting references not listed on your application. Selected individualsare subject to criminal records background checks and child and adult abuse registry checks. Anyofferof employment will be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her clickHEREfor additional background check information.
Employment Type
Full-Time
