What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Special Education Assistant - BMS position at Belmont Middle School?
The essential duties of the position include, but are not limited to:
1. Work with the assigned student(s) within the classroom environment or other environments within the school setting to assist in the completion of individual lessons and implement goals and objectives of the school, classroom, and student IEP/504 plans.
2. Provide individual and/or small group instruction as determined by the classroom or special education teacher.
3. Collect student data as determined by the supervising teacher.
4. Schedule time as appropriate in each student’s class in accordance with the classroom teacher in order to model lessons and monitor student performance.
5. Participate in scheduled planning meetings, as requested.
6. When necessary, assist students in such physical tasks as moving from room to room, using the lavatory, and performing life skills (e.g. brushing teeth, washing hands, etc.). These tasks may include lifting.
7. Recognize that student progress and records are confidential and must be discussed only with appropriate school personnel.
8. Recognize that all communication with parents and other third parties regarding students shall not be the responsibility of the assistant and shall be conducted only by the professional staff.
9. Assist teacher(s) in maintaining appropriate classroom behavior or monitoring specific behavior management plans.
10. Accompany the students on field trips or to job sites, including weeklong and overnight field trips.
11. Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, meals and play periods.
12. Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
13. Participate in in-service programs, as assigned.
14. Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
15. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers in assisting them in meeting the needs of children eligible for special education within the mainstreamed regular education environment.
16. Assists the teachers in the construction of learning materials for use by special needs students.
17. Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Building Administrator.
All other responsibilities as assigned by supervision.
This is a 6.5 hour per day, 184 days (178 School Days; 2 workshop days; and 4 paid holidays) and qualifies for District sponsored benefits including District contribution toward health insurance plus fully paid dental, life and long-term disability. Current rate of pay is $13.73/hour - rate will be $15.23/hour for 2023-2024 School Year.
Salary : $14 - $16
