Special Education Instructional Assistant jobs at Andover Public Schools

-Within mainstream or in pullout setting, provide teamed, small group or individualized instruction and/or academic support according to the general and specific goals outlined in students' individualized educational plans * Modify and adapt the curricula, materials, and physical environment to meet the needs of individual students. * Completes diagnostic academic testing (formal/informal) as required. * Participate in IEP Team meetings for students assigned or newly referred. * Act as Case Manager for designated students, providing close communication with parents and staff and preparing progress reports, annual review narratives and individual education plans. * Write specific IEP goals & objectives for students assigned or newly referred. * To design and implement behavior support plans for selected students. * To provide consultation services to school staff in terms of modifying curriculum, teaching style to meet the needs of special education students. * To write specific objectives for individual educational programs for pupils in special needs programs or newly referred to the program. * To attend special needs staff meetings and designated school staff meetings. * To write IEP progress reports on all students assigned. * To submit budget requests, inventory data, or required reports as requested by the Program Head. * To provide small group or individual instruction to special needs pupils as prescribed in their educational plans. * Massachusetts Teaching Certification: Teacher of Moderate Special Needs * Experience instructing students with learning disabilities, social emotional disabilities, autism, & other special needs. * Experience in adapting materials/curriculum for special needs students. * Strong curriculum/academic background. * Ability to consult with general education teachers regarding learning needs of special education students. * Experience in designing and implementing behavioral management programs. * Experience with inclusive model of instruction and willingness to team-teach. * Experience utilizing computer technology within the classroom preferred. Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility. APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.

The Bresnahan School is a grade PK-3 elementary school located in Newburyport, Massachusetts. We are looking for energetic and experienced educators to join our team working as an Instructional Assistant in a special education program. We are looking for a dynamic, positive person who enjoys working with elementary school students, who is comfortable in a fast-paced school environment, and who is interested in collaborating with a team of teachers. Education and Experience: Experience implementing behavioral, social, and emotional strategies/skills w/ students DESE license preferred Key Competencies: Strong technology skills. Ability to build working relationships with students to help them organize materials and complete assignments. Equal Opportunity Employer Newburyport Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.

Title: Special Education Teacher- Developmental Learning Classroom Salary: $58,956.22 to $104,700.10 Per CBA (Collective Bargaining Aggreement) Qualifications: Moderate or Severe Special Education, Sub-separate and inclusion classroom * Degree in Special Education, additional training and/or licensure in reading preferred. * Knowledge of current Massachusetts Frameworks expectations for Reading and Writing across the curriculum * Deep understanding of scientifically based reading research and evidence-based practices for teaching K-12 in literacy and math. Knowledge of best practices for assessing student progress toward achievement of standard * A minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience * Excellent communication skills * Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and fingerprint check * Must be willing to pursue SEI endorsed * Reports to: Building Principal and Educational Team Facilitator Work Year: In accordance with the Melrose Education Association's contract Salary/Benefits: In accordance with the Melrose Education Association's contract * Demonstrated ability to write clear and targeted Individual Education Plans * Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive academic evaluations and present findings in a well written, clear and concise manner * Able to develop and maintain systems to monitoring overall student progress and specific progress toward achieving goals * Knowledge of Aspen student data management system helpful but not required * Draws on content standards of the relevant curriculum frameworks to plan sequential units of study, individual lessons, and learning activities that make learning cumulative and advance students' level of content knowledge * Draws on results of formal and informal assessments as well as knowledge of human development to identify teaching strategies and learning activities appropriate to the specific discipline, age, level of English language proficiency, and range of cognitive levels being taught * Identifies appropriate reading materials, other resources, and writing activities for promoting further learning by the full range of students within the classroom * Uses information in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to plan strategies for integrating students with disabilities into general education classrooms * Uses instructional planning, materials, and student engagement approaches that support students of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, strengths, and challenges * Delivers effective instruction * Communicates clearly in writing, speaking, and through the use of appropriately designed visual and contextual aids * Employs a variety of content-based and content-oriented teaching techniques from more teacher-directed strategies such as direct instruction, practice, and Socratic dialogue, to less teacher-directed approaches such as discussion, problem solving, cooperative learning, and research projects (among others) * Accurately measures student achievement of, and progress toward, the learning objectives with a variety of formal and informal assessments, and uses results to plan further instruction. * Translates evaluations of student work into records that accurately convey the level of student achievement to students, parents or guardians, and school personnel * Creates and maintains a safe and collaborative learning environment that values diversity and motivates students to meet high standards of conduct, effort and performance * Meets professional responsibilities as identified by teacher contract and supervisors. * Maintains interest in current theory, research, and developments in the academic discipline and exercises judgment in accepting implications or findings as valid for application in classroom practice. * Collaborates with colleagues to improve instruction, assessment, and student achievement * Works actively to involve parents in their child's academic activities and performance, and communicates clearly with them * Reflects critically upon his or her teaching experience, identifies areas for further professional development as part of a professional development plan that is linked to grade level, school, and district goals, and is receptive to suggestions for growth.

Under the direction of the special education teacher and/or the Special Education Program Head and in collaboration with classroom teachers, perform any combination of instructional or self-help tasks designed to enhance learning, behavior, social-emotional development, Activities-of-Daily-Living (ADLs) and access to the general curriculum by and for students with identified educational disabilities. The essential functions or duties listed below are only intended as illustrations of the types of work that may be performed. 1. Under the direction of the special education teacher, classroom teacher, or specialist, implement individual or small group lessons of teacher-designed materials. 2. Implement accommodations and modifications as outlined on student IEPs and as directed by the special education teacher. 3. Provide support and instruction for behavioral, self-help, and/or ADL goals, as outlined in students' IEPs, medical plans and behavioral plans. 4. Collect ongoing data as directed by the special education teacher and/or specialist staff. 5. Provide additional practice and re-teaching of discrete skills as directed by the special education teacher. 6. Provide classroom teachers with direct support in implementing IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications for students with identified educational disabilities. 7. Assist students in securing materials for lessons and in focusing on instructional materials. 8. Help students learn how to access and record their work. 9. Reinforce teacher initiated rules and protocols as they related to student procedures; implement appropriate IEP-related accommodations regarding behavioral expectations. 10. Supervise students during morning arrivals, recesses, lunch hour shift, lunch recess and student departures. 11. All other reasonably related duties as assigned. Minimum of two years of college or equivalent two years experience working with children. Ability to understand student curriculum and to implement multiple teacher-directed activities. Knowledge of use of computers, including the application of classroom and adaptive technologies.

Title: ParaProfessional Starting at $23,755.91 Qualifications: * Meet federal definition of highly qualified * Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed * Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and fingerprint check Reports To: Education Team Facilitator and/or Special Education Liaison; Classroom Teacher; Principal; Job Goal: To support the implementation of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) of one or more students, facilitating their engagement in the least restrictive school setting during the school day. The Special Education Paraprofessional does not have primary responsibility for a class, resource room, or initial instruction of content and skills. Work Year: In accordance with the Melrose Public Schools Paraprofessional Contract Salary/Benefits: In accordance with the Melrose Public Schools Paraprofessional Contract Performance Responsibilities: * Assist with specific student supports, either as individual or small group, with guidance from teaching staff in the implementation of IEP goals and benchmarks and related behavior plans. * Provide student support services in all environments of the school setting under guidance of ETF/special education liaison, related service providers, academic and behavior interventionists, and building principal (classroom, recess, lunch, bus transition, arrival). * Support the academic program (reteaching, reinforcing, reviewing, assessing, scribing, note taking, data collection); and behavioral program (data collection, cuing, providing motor breaks, implement behavior plans). * Provide regular feedback to the ETF/special education liaison on the progress and challenges experienced by assigned students in addressing their IEP goals. * Work in conjunction with classroom teacher to support learning experiences in the classroom, focusing first on the identified students with IEPs and then for the broader group of students. The goal is to be actively engaged in the learning environment, providing support for learners. * Assist in implementing the school wide goals for maintaining a safe environment. * Adapts to varying needs of students with special education services. * Perform other related tasks or duties at the discretion of the ETF and/or Principal. Essential Functions of the Job: Must possess the ability to: * Integrate into the classroom setting, working under the direction of the classroom teacher and/or special education liaison to support student engagement. * Adapt and acquire new skills and knowledge and use them consistently to support student engagement with learning activities, social interactions, and the school day. * Maintain flexibility in day-to-day priorities set to reflect changing student needs. * Work in multiple classrooms or environments during the school day. Specialty Area: * Passion for working with children/students. * Basic knowledge of child growth and development. * Knowledge of basic learning strategies. * Knowledge of basic behavioral strategies. Physical and Environmental Demands: The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. * Able to move with student from one school environment to another. * Physical agility and strength, with Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) or the ability to complete CPI training.

Paraprofessional - Roosevlet Elementary School Salary: Starting at $23,755. 91 Qualifications: Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C. O. R. I. ) and fingerprint check Reports To: Education Team Facilitator and/or Special Education Liaison; Classroom Teacher; Principal; Job Goal: To support the implementation of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) of one or more students, facilitating their engagement in the least restrictive school setting during the school day. The Special Education Paraprofessional does not have primary responsibility for a class, resource room, or initial instruction of content and skills. Work Year: In accordance with the Melrose Public Schools Paraprofessional Contract Salary/Benefits: In accordance with the Melrose Public Schools Paraprofessional Contract Performance Responsibilities: - Assist with specific student supports, either as individual or small group, with guidance from teaching staff in the implementation of IEP goals and benchmarks and related behavior plans. - Provide student support services in all environments of the school setting under guidance of ETF/special education liaison, related service providers, academic and behavior interventionists, and building principal (classroom, recess, lunch, bus transition, arrival). - Support the academic program (reteaching, reinforcing, reviewing, assessing, scribing, note taking, data collection); and behavioral program (data collection, cuing, providing motor breaks, implement behavior plans). - Provide regular feedback to the ETF/special education liaison on the progress and challenges experienced by assigned students in addressing their IEP goals. - Work in conjunction with classroom teacher to support learning experiences in the classroom, focusing first on the identified students with IEPs and then for the broader group of students. The goal is to be actively engaged in the learning environment, providing support for learners. - Assist in implementing the school wide goals for maintaining a safe environment. - Adapts to varying needs of students with special education services. - Perform other related tasks or duties at the discretion of the ETF and/or Principal. Essential Functions of the Job: Must possess the ability to: - Integrate into the classroom setting, working under the direction of the classroom teacher and/or special education liaison to support student engagement. - Adapt and acquire new skills and knowledge and use them consistently to support student engagement with learning activities, social interactions, and the school day. - Maintain flexibility in day-to-day priorities set to reflect changing student needs. - Work in multiple classrooms or environments during the school day. Specialty Area: - Passion for working with children/students. - Basic knowledge of child growth and development. - Knowledge of basic learning strategies. - Knowledge of basic behavioral strategies. Physical and Environmental Demands: The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. - Able to move with student from one school environment to another. - Physical agility and strength, with Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) or the ability to complete CPI training.

* Under teacher direction, assist the student or students in a range of instructional and social settings - individualized, large group, cooperative learning groups, playground, self-contained or mainstream classes. * Foster student independence/reliance on self and assistance from peers, as needed. * Enforce school rules and regulations and handle disciplinary problems fairly and firmly reporting serious infractions to classroom teacher and/or building administrator. * Carry out other duties, as assigned. 1. Minimum of two years of college or equivalent two years experience working with children. 2. Superior interpersonal skills with parents and staff. 3. Proven behavior management skills preferred. 4. Experience assisting students in inclusion/mainstream models and in self-contained settings preferred. 5. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with classroom teacher.SALARY: As per ASC/Andover Assistant's Organization Collective Bargaining Agreement Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility. APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.

Assist pupils in securing appropriate lessons, skill sheets and procedures. * Assist teachers with clerical tasks such as correcting tests, recording results, xeroxing and maintenance of student records. * Administer or help administer district assessments. * Under the teacher's direction, teach individual or small group lessons using teacher prepared materials. * Help students learn how to assess and record their work. * Under the teacher's direction, secure classroom provisions and/or make appropriate learning materials. * Enforce school rules and regulations and handle disciplinary problems fairly and firmly reporting serious infractions to classroom teacher and /or building administration. * Supervise students during morning arrivals, recesses, lunch hour shift, lunch, recess and student departures.-Minimum of two years of college or equivalent two years experience working with children. * Knowledge of use of computers and application of classroom technology. * General clerical and basic word processing skills.Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility. APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students. To view the Collective Bargaining Agreement: * Instructional Assistants Contract

Hourly assistant for student on Individualized Education Plan participating in extracurricular activities outside of school hours. Includes evening and weekend work.

Newburyport High School is looking for substitute teachers. A substitute teacher is a person who teaches a school class when the regular teacher is unavailable; e.g., because of illness, personal leave, or other reasons. A substitute teacher will help enable all students to reach their potential through an academically challenging and diverse education. Salary is up to $125/day Equal Opportunity Employer Newburyport Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.

Newburyport Public Schools is looking for Substitute Teachers throughout the district. A substitute teacher is a person who teaches a school class when the regular teacher is unavailable; e.g., because of illness, personal leave, or other reasons. A substitute teacher will help enable all students to reach their potential through an academically challenging and diverse education.Salary is up to $125/day Equal Opportunity Employer Newburyport Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.

Edward Molin School in Newburyport is a grade 4 and 5 upper elementary school looking for substitute teachers. A substitute teacher is a person who teaches a school class when the regular teacher is unavailable; e.g., because of illness, personal leave, or other reasons. A substitute teacher will help enable all students to reach their potential through an academically challenging and diverse education. Salary is up to $125/day Equal Opportunity Employer Newburyport Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.

JOB TITLE: Substitute Teacher REPORTS TO: Principal/Assistant Principal ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Provides learning experiences by following the lesson plans developed by the lead teacher. * Manages the conduct and behavior in the classroom. * Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement. * Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building principal/assistant principal. WORKING CONDITIONS/EXPECTATIONS Working in a school setting. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy indoor environment with work inside about 85% of the time and work outside about 15% of the work schedule. Ability to stand/sit and/or squat for extended periods of time. Perform other duties that may be assigned. PAY RATE: $100/day

At Andover Public Schools, WE WON'T STOP until all students... FEEL safe, connected, confident, valued, and honored for their uniqueness. THINK globally, deeply, creatively, and take ownership of their learning. BELIEVE they can achieve their goals, and their growth is unlimited. KNOW they are the center of a collaborative team of caring adults. SHOW PRIDE to be part of the APS community. The English Department seeks candidates who embody APS's values that include high achievement for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility. APS is committed to increasing the hiring of faculty and staff so that the district personnel reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of the student body. * Integrate social learning into the classroom and work to foster an identity-safe, empathetic, active learning community. * Develop and implement lesson plans for five classes of ELA that articulate clear learning targets aligned with both the 2017 Massachusetts State ELA Standards and the APS ELA curriculum. * Communicate regularly with students and families and involve families as partners in their child's education. * Collaborate with all team members, including but not limited to, special educators, instructional coaches, paraprofessionals, interventionists, and other support personnel. * Assess students regularly and refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to establish and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with a diverse staff and student body. * Knowledge of Common Core/MA Curriculum Framework for English Language Arts. * A strong work ethic and a growth mindset * Strong classroom community-building skills and restorative justice approaches to discipline. * Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. * Massachusetts Teacher Certification in 6-8 English Language Arts required.

-Instruct English Learner students individually or in groups in oral language activities that foster the child's participation in the school's total program. * Provide written language activities until the student is ready to join an existing language arts group within the school. * Recommend appropriate modifications of the child's regular classroom assignments with respect to the existing English language level. * Assist in developing a sequential ESL Program. * Assist in developing/assembling relevant assessment materials. * Assist in developing/assembling materials for classroom use. * Certification as Teacher of English as a Second Language. * Experience as teacher of English as a Second Language in a public school setting preferred. * Fluency in a second language preferred. * Extended experience living in another culture preferred. SALARY: Per ASC/Andover Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement. REPORTS TO: Building Principal and District's English Learner Education coordinator

-Instructs assigned students employing varied instructional strategies; using technology where appropriate. * Works cooperatively with colleagues, parents and administrators. * Plans instruction with teaching team members and instructional specialist. * Attends workshops and in-service seminars as prepared by Assistant Superintendent to improve instruction. * Communicates regularly with parents and administration. * Performs other reasonably related duties as required. * Elementary Massachusetts Certification required. * Demonstrated knowledge of varied instructional strategies. * Evidence of current course work in elementary curriculum. * Knowledge of technology as an instructional tool. * Demonstrated understanding of sound growth and development principles. * Evidence of strong interpersonal skills. To view the Collective Bargaining Agreement: * Teachers Contract Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility. APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.

* Ability to work cooperatively with department members to develop curriculum. * Teach the target language and culture in classes that are task-based, interactive, learner-centered and experiential for students. * Willingness to work with members of other departments in areas of student activities, interdisciplinary units. * Willingness to assist in the general areas of supervision. * Massachusetts certification in the field of French * Middle school teaching experience desirable. * Fluency (native or near native proficiency) in French and/or Spanish required due to oral approach. * Knowledge of the ACTFL standards and proficiency guidelines a plus: ability to integrate these standards into curriculum and instruction required. To view the Collective Bargaining Agreement: * Teachers Contract Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility. APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.

The Mathematics Department seeks candidates who embody APS's ethos which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility. APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students. The district is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. * Integrate social learning into the classroom and work to foster an identity-safe, empathetic, active learning community. * Develop and implement lesson plans for five classes of Math that articulate clear learning targets aligned with the 2017 Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for Mathematics. * Communicate regularly with students and families and involve families as partners in their child's education. * Collaborate with all team members, including but not limited to, special educators, instructional coaches, paraprofessionals, interventionists, and other support personnel. * Assess students regularly and refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to establish and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with a diverse staff and student body. * Knowledge of 2017 Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for Mathematics. * A strong work ethic and a growth mindset. * Strong classroom community-building skills and restorative justice approaches to discipline. * Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. * Massachusetts Teacher Certification in 9-12 Mathematics required. To view the collective bargaining agreement: * Teachers Contract Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility. APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.

* Teach classes at the High school level. * Work with team of teachers in planning curriculum, activities, and interdisciplinary units and special projects essential. * A willingness to share supervisory responsibilities essential. * Massachusetts certification in appropriate subject area. * Previous secondary teaching experience. * Demonstrated ability to utilize Socratic approach and to incorporate thinking skills in instruction. * Experience in subject area curriculum development preferred. * Some computer literacy and familiarity with educational software preferred. To view the collective bargaining agreement: * Teachers Contract Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility. APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.