Elementary Co-Taught Intern

Department:School-Based

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt): Exempt

Reports to: School Principal/Teacher

In compliance with state and federal laws newton public schools is committed to equity anti-racism anda nondiscrimination policyfor students employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individuals qualifications and achievements without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age pregnancy gender identity genetic information national origin ancestry homelessness physical or mental disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.

SUMMARY: Provides classroom support in a learning environment. Participate in the life of the classroom and the school community as a support to the co-teachers as well as provide small group or whole group instruction. Interns may be required to maintain a weekly log of instructional time.

Qualifications:

• Is currently enrolled in a Masters Program at a college/university leading to educational licensure and/or additional credentialing in Special Education. General Education or dual licensure programs also considered.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To)

• Is under the general direction of a certified special education teacher or principal providing classroom preparation and small group/whole group instruction
• Is involved with understanding and delivery of student individualized education programs
• Will perform classroom behavioral management assistance
• Is assigned to provide non-teaching duties (i.e.: lunch duty bus duty study hall recess)
  
• May assist with routine educational clerical duties
• May attend parent conferences and faculty meetings
• Is an active participant in the school community
• Consistent reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
• Responsible for implementing other job related duties as needed

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in the school environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to operate computer printer telephone copier facsimile machine and all other standard office equipment.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building.
• Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Required Experience:

Intern