Instructional Assistant ( 3 District Opening)

Position: Instructional Assistants - 3 Openings

The Center School Mary Rowlandson Elementary School and Florence Sawyer School

Organizational Scope:

Instructional Assistants reports to the building principal and works at the direction of the classroom teacher under the Student Services Department. Through a lens of equity provides students assistance in classroom and school activities consistent with their needs and the specific role of the Instructional Assistant. IAs may support inclusion classrooms in special programs or in the regular curriculum.

Candidates who possess a Registered Behavior Technician certification are highly desired for substantially seperate classrooms; the district will provide RBT training for candidates who do not currently possess the certification and is employed for a sub-seperate classroom. To learn more about RBT certification please visithttps:// work of the Instructional Assistant is influenced by NRSDs core values of academic achievement and personal growth; voice choice and agency; lifelong learning; a safe caring and inclusive community; collaborative partnerships; innovation; and a sense of belonging for all.

The Instructional Assistant works without regard to age physical mental or psychiatric disability genetics race religion sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status national origin or military status. NRSD welcomes employees with diverse racial cultural religious class and/or gender background and experiences.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Supports academic development by providing appropriate instruction and learning experiences for each individual or small group of students as self-initiated and or as directed by the classroom teacher.
2. Presents skills and tactics that support success in content areas.
3. Utilizes a wide range of teaching strategies materials and resources.
4. Works closely with the teacher(s) to coordinate classroom work and homework.
5. Supports instruction and learning for each individual or small group of students as self-initiated and or as directed by the classroom teacher.
6. Implements assistive technology if needed.
7. Facilitates interactions between students
8. Attend training workshops as assigned and participate in school-based staff development.
9. Assists with implementing behavior intervention.
10. Assists with mobility transitioning and personal care as needed.
11. Physically manage students if needed;
12. May provide other duties as required.
13. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

Job Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma requiredAssociates or Bachelors Degree in education preferred.
2. Prior experience highly desired with qualifications as a Paraprofessional according to DESE standards.
3. Must be willing and able to physically manage students if needed.
4. Classroom experience and college degree preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical requirements of this role vary based on assignment and the age of students general the position involves the ability to move throughout the classroom and school environment including standing and walking for extended periods on hard surfaces. The role may also require occasionally lifting or moving items up to 25 pounds as well as bending reaching and repositioning as needed.

Work is primarily performed in a classroom setting and typically involves light physical activity. The environment includes regular interaction with students and staff varying room temperatures background noise and frequent transitions or interruptions common in school settings. The position also requires the ability to use a computer and standard office equipment to support instruction and communication.

Salary in accordance with the UnitC Salary Scale compensation is based on experience education and qualifications. Candidate review begins immediately.

Terms of Employment Evaluation of Performance and Salary:

The Instructional Assistant is a Nashoba Regional School District Unit C position. Terms of employment including evaluation and salary are covered by the provisions of the Unit C collective bargaining agreement currently in effect.

Required Experience:

Junior IC