Instructional Assistant- PMS

Foster-Glocester Regional School District is currently accepting applications for a highly effective instructional teaching assistant who wants to support students and staff in our technology rich high-performing middle school. Our students and teachers have the benefit of learning and teaching in a environment that is well resourced with instructional materials. Through sound fiscal management our school district has been able to reallocate resources to meet student and adult needs. We have added numerous courses designed to prepare our students for college and careers. For information about our schools and community visit our website at www.fg.k12.ri.us. If you are interested in supporting the education of the whole child in a collaborative, relevant, and personalized educational environment supported by technology we welcome the opportunity to meet you and learn more about how you could enhance our team. Hopefully, you’ll be the next addition to our school community! Position: Special Education Instructional Teacher Assistant Report to: Building Principal and Classroom Teacher Function: To work as part of an instructional team along with teachers and related services personnel and assist in the design, implementation and evaluation of program activities to ensure high levels of learning and performance for identified students consistent with the mission of the district and goals of the school. SALARY: As Per Non-Certified Contract RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: - Use a variety of appropriate instructional strategies, techniques and language developed, directed, and supervised by teachers and other professional staff to support individual student’s needs as deemed appropriate by the instructional team. - Gather, maintain and monitor data about progress, achievement, and behavior of individual students. - Identify behaviors and cognitive processing that interfere with learning and implement strategies to prevent and/or support positive social and academic behaviors. - Assist the teacher in creating a climate of acceptance in facilitating social/emotional needs of a diverse learning population (promoting friendships, reducing bullying, etc.). - Assist the teacher in providing instruction in academic, vocational, and interpersonal skills in school and community settings. - Supports student community-based instruction by providing educational services and driving students to community-based settings in an approved school-owned vehicle - Assist the teacher in planning, modification, and implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment within the classroom and the expanded school environment with diverse academic needs related to meeting grade level standards. - Assist the teacher in providing instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics readiness. - Use basic and student specific educational technology and assist students with the use of technology. - Reinforce and foster identified opportunities to generalize skills within the classroom and expanded school environment. - Produce classroom/school materials (classwork, lunch menu, etc.) in collaboration with the special education teacher and the classroom teacher(s). - Participate as a collaborative team member including the attendance at meetings beyond the school day if needed. - Provide, if needed, instructional and/or physical assistance in personal care routines (including toileting, hygiene and dressing). - Maintain confidentiality of students and supports the teacher as the primary, but not only, contact for communication with families and others directly involved in that student’s education. - Exhibit attributes of reliable attendance, promptness, dependability, and professional ethics. - Use a cooperative approach by working as an effective team member (sharing strategies, techniques and materials) - Use effective communication skills with students, colleagues, families and related agencies (spoken, written and non-verbal): - Participate in ongoing professional development specific to student/classroom needs. - Perform the functions of the position in accordance with the RI Professional Code of Conduct - Perform the functions of the position in accordance with all laws, regulations, school district policies, mission of the district, school-based plans, and administrative priorities - Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the classroom teacher, school and district administrators. The intent of these posted duties is to provide a representative sample of the types of duties that the district is seeking for this position and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total duties of this position.