Individual Assistant, Intensive

Camels Hump Middle School, located in Richmond, VT, is a middle school consisting of approximately 325 students in grades 5-8. We have grade-level teams with two core teachers per team. Our teaching model includes differentiated instruction in collaboration with special educators in all Math and ELA classes. Co-teaching plays a key role in our teaching and learning approach. We are currently seeking a paraeducator to fill the role of Individual Assistant, Intensive.

This position is responsible for the support of a particular student (or two) who require extensive support within the educational and/or community setting. The position involves a variety of activities designed to support the student (s) within the classroom, school activities, or in the community so that educational benefit and independence can be achieved.

Ideal candidates will:

• Have the ability to build strong relationships with students

• Understand the developmental age group and have experience working with middle school students

• Implement behavior support plans that balance consistent expectations/ follow through with relationship building

• Effectively outline and reinforce expectations for students and hold students accountable

• Assist students with accessing curriculum at their grade level

• Facilitate with helping students build positive relationships with peers and integrating students into the classroom learning environment

• Act as a bridge with peers in various social settings inside and outside the classroom

• Follow and execute clear plans for students for both academics and behavior

• Have the ability to be flexible and facilitate/support students with sensory and movement breaks when needed

• Have experience and willing to be flexible in order to work with a variety of student profiles

• Work collaboratively with team of educators

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to student(s) with meeting IEP goals/objectives.

• Assists students with a communication board or facilitated communication system.

• Creates materials under the direction of a licensed teacher.

• Implements curriculum and materials under the supervision of a licensed teacher.

• Provides for the hygienic needs of student(s); may include feeding, toileting, diapering, and other situations where bodily fluids and functions are involved.

• Responsible for specific student(s) when on field trips and in specials.

• Assists students with work completion.

• Assists with supervision of student(s) during non-academic activities such as lunch, class transitions, recess, bus duty, etc. per the IEP service page.

• Attends team meetings as requested.

• Maintain confidentiality

• Assists with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies and field trips.

MMUUSD is committed to supporting the success of all learners by eradicating bias in our systems. We are especially interested in applicants with diverse experiences who share our commitment and are invested in helping all students know they belong.

We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and life insurance and a competitive salary. Our schools offer a respectful and collaborative work environment and a supportive team atmosphere! For more information about our school district, please visit our web page at https://www.mmuusd.org/ .