KINDERGARTEN TEACHER ASSISTANT .5 FTE - LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE reposted

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Kindergarten Teacher Assistant (.5 FTE)

Reports to: Principal/Early Childhood Administrator

Position Summary:

The role of the Kindergarten Teacher Assistant is to support students in the general education classroom.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Works with large and small groups and individuals to reinforce learning of materials introduced by the teacher;

Assists the teacher in devising and implementing strategies for reinforcing skills of student;

Communicates with teacher regarding student concerns and needs, both academic and behavioral;

Assists with the supervision of students during non-class time, including, but not limited to the following: recess, lunch, passing times, assemblies and school meetings, field trips, transportation, school arrival and departure, emergency drills, and other situations as deemed appropriate for the grade level and position;

Assists with classroom routine and management;

Serves as source of information and help to substitute teachers;

Participates in all job-related workshops;

Maintains an appropriate level of confidentiality;

Supervise / lead class during times when lead teacher attends meetings;

Assists in implementation and follow through of behavior plans for individual students;

Performs other job related duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.

Classification: ESPAS Level 7 Unit Position

Schedule:182 days (.5 FTE)

Salary: Based on the collective bargaining agreement

Position Type:

Part-time

Positions Available:

1

Welcome to Josiah Haynes Elementary School!

The Haynes School community embraces for core pillars: responsibility, respect, safety and kindness. In all that we do, we model and reinforce these values for one another. Every day, students engage in learning that is targeted to meet their needs, in an environment where every child feels supported. Community and excellence are the hallmarks of our school. Together we work to foster independence, responsibility and personal choice, while taking care of ourselves and each other. Teachers focus on student progress in Sudbury’s learning standards, while developing dynamic experiences in which students question, explore, make mistakes and find solutions. Since our opening over 60 years ago, Haynes has long been a pioneer in educational innovation, and has been recognized routinely for its education program. We know that learning is very much a social experience. To that end we focus on teaching students social competencies and how to develop and sustain healthy peer relationships.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sudbury Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Job Requirements

Meets the Department of Education Guidelines for Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals which includes:

High School diploma or equivalent and an Associate’s (or higher) degree;

OR

Completion of 48 credit hours at an Institution of Higher Education;

OR

Completion of one of the formal Massachusetts-endorsed Assessments: Parapro or WorkKeys;

Bachelor’s degree preferred;

Prior experience working with children;

Background in special education or experience working with special education students preferred;

Have a flexible attitude and work well in teams

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI and fingerprinting clearance. All finalists will be required to provide official transcripts.

Deadline:

Resumes will be reviewed upon receipt and the position will remain open until filled.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Company info

Sudbury Public Schools
Phone : 978-443-1093
Fax : 978-443-7513
Website : http://www.sudbury.k12.ma.us/