What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Assistant position at Morse Pond School?
POSTING OF VACANCY
Teaching Assistant
Morse Pond School
32.5 hours a week (10 months)
2025-2026 School Year
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma.
- Ability and desire to work with children with Special Needs.
- Ability to take direction from and work under the supervision of one or more teachers.
- Safety Care, CPR and first aid training preferred or willing to be trained.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work in a small group and/or on a one-to-one basis with students as assigned by the teacher.
- Willingness to be trained in specific behavioral techniques.
- Attend in-service training sessions that pertain to special education.
- Work with and support students and teachers in classrooms.
- Perform such other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the classroom teacher and/or the Principal.
SALARY: In accordance with FEA Unit C contract
APPLICATION: Please apply until filled to:
Falmouth Public Schools: www.falmouth.k12.ma.us
#MP TA26-1 Lori Duerr, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
INTERNAL POSTING DATE: 02/28/2025
EXTERNAL POSTING DATE: 03/10/2025
EOE:
The School Committee affirms a policy which guarantees equal employment opportunity in the recruitment, application, selection, compensation, retention, transfer, promotion, benefits, work assignment and career progression process without discrimination on the basis of race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, active marital status, familial status, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, ethnic background, immigration status, English language proficiency, religion, military/veteran status, homeless status, age, or any other category protected by state or federal law.
*race includes traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length, and protective hairstyles."
Complete GBA - Affirmative Action Policy can be found here:
Falmouth Public Schools Policy Manual