What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Instructional Assistants Elementary 2024/2025 position at Burlington Recreation Department?
Special Education Instructional Assistants Elementary 2024 / 2025
Job Goal :
The Developmental Skills Classroom Instructional Assistant provides programming for children with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities instruction in academic, social language, motor, self-regulation, leisure, and life skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide systemic, individualized instruction in an intensive learning environment with frequent hands-on practice in a variety of settings in a consistent manner as directed by the lead teacher
- Teach critical skills across settings to assist students to generalize academic, social, communication / language, health, safety and adaptive life skills in relevant contexts
- Employ Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) methodologies to teach skills across a student's day
- Provide instruction in a variety of formats (task analysis, discrete trial, incidental teaching, group instruction) and incorporate other evidence-based curricula that best suit the individual student's learning style informed by data
- Consult with the DSC Teacher and BCBA and related service providers to implement behavior plans and individualized reinforcement plans.
- Meet weekly with support staff to review student data and programs, curriculum, and student behavioral issues
- Participate in district-provided safety and de-escalation training
- Utilize skills and strategies as needed and in accordance with behavior management plans
- Performs other related duties as required, directed, or as the situation dictates
Requirements :
Start Date : Immediately
Compensation :
Benefits and salary in accordance with the Instructional Assistants collective bargaining agreement
Burlington's student body represents a broad range of cultures and backgrounds. Our goal is for our staff to reflect the global diversity of our student population. We welcome applications from dynamic, forward-thinking individuals who positively impact student learning and growth, are competent working in a diverse environment, and reflect the diversity of our student body.
The Burlington Public Schools prohibit sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator for students, Lisa Chen, or Title IX Coordinator for staff, Joanne Faust. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https : / / www.burlingtonpublicschools.org / cms / One.aspx?portalId=70047685&pageId=74582578
Burlington Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital / civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer ~
