Educational Assistant Medically Fragile Classroom Pre-K

Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2000 students across six schoolsand we are in the midst of an exciting and measurable transformation. With support from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education were seeing real gains in student achievement and school culture. Twice recognized as a Gold-Level PBIS District were proud of the academic growth our students are demonstrating and the positive momentum building across K12. This progress is fueled by passionate educators high-quality curriculum targeted professional development and an unwavering commitment to our students.

Many of our learners face significant challenges but our educators dont see limitsthey see potential. We are a team that believes in the power of high expectations strong relationships and consistent support to drive student success. As we continue to accelerate our progress were seeking educators who are committed reflective and ready to collaborate in a learning-focused student-centered environment.

If youre ready to make a meaningful difference and grow as part of a dedicated team consider building your career with Southbridge Public Schools.

Essential Job Functions
1. Assists teachers in the supervision of classroom and school-wide learning activities providing assistance and learning support to students.
2. Provides instruction to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher and reinforces skills to help students master concepts and skills introduced by teacher.
3. Assists teachers in checking and objectively evaluating students work; teaches students individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines.
4. Uses professionally developed positive behavior strategies in managing student behavior and maintaining classroom and school-wide order.
5. Assists in the development of communication skills progressive learning skills; making the teacher aware of students learning deficiencies; documents records of learning activities.
6. Preschool and Kindergarten Educational Assistants will assist students with developmentally appropriate self-care skills.
7. Assists professionals with the development/preparation of learning materials/instructional resources and the environment.
8. Prepares instructional reports and completes required forms schedules records and other data as required.
9. Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology and practices as job appropriate being used by SPS.
10. Attends meetings and in-services as required.
11. Reinforces rules of the school.
12. Responds to emergency situations.
13. Attends training and maintains certification in district offered physical management and verbal de-escalation.
14. Performs monitoring duties as assigned.
15. Use of universal health precautions for preventing illness and infections and proper body mechanics for interacting with students and moving heavy objects.
16. Maintains confidentiality of student records.
17. Establishes and maintains cooperative congenial and supportive working relationships with others.
18. Carries out TEAM decisions and provides services required by IEPs as assigned by the teacher/provider related service provider or Tier 4 educational assistant.
19. Adapts classroom activities assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher (e.g. reinforcement of IEP goals and objectives etc.) for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives as well as providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.
20. Prepares and uses adaptive equipment and assistive technology prescribed by professionals.
21. Assists PTs OTs SLPs and nurses to maintain adaptive equipment.
22. Assists students in transferring to and from supportive/functional positions.
23. Supports and assists students with activities designed by specialty service providers.
24. Assists and supports students with fine motor activities as appropriate to individual development.
25. Assists and supports students with gross motor activities as appropriate to individual development.
26. Assists and supports students with Activities of Daily Living (toileting dressing feeding care of service animals etc.) as appropriate to individual development.
27. Assists nurses with procedures required for learners who have special health care needs.
28. Provides under the supervision of assigned teacher support and skill-building to students in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.
29. Provides instructional vocational and developmental assistance to mentally physically emotionally disabled and other special needs students as prescribed by the supervising teacher.
30. Transfers dependent students into and out of wheelchairs to other supportive surfaces for learning and personal care.
31. Provides dependent assistance to students with gross motor activities as appropriate to individual development.
32. Provides dependent assistance to students with Activities of Daily Living (diapering feeding dressing etc. ) skills as appropriate to individual development.
33. Assists professionals in conducting functional behavior analysis.
34. Assists professionals in implementing advanced behavioral strategies.
35. Carries out professional plans in community-based vocational and transitional programs.
36. Adapts instructional materials to the needs of the learner under the direction of a certified professional.
37. Monitors observes and charts behavior of students in their exploratory classes and documents behavioral changes outbursts and other actions specific to the student.
38. Independently supervises students in the absence of certified professional staff or Tier 4 educational assistant.
39. Performs other related duties as assigned by the building Principal for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates Degree Preferred

Note:The Receiver may review and adjust the salary of an individual employee in order to attract or retain a highly qualified employee or when he otherwise determines such an adjustment is in the best interest of the district.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color creed national origin sex gender identity disability religion age or sexual orientation.