Educational Assistant - READS PreK/K classroom

READS Academy is a 10-month program following the 180 day school calendar with an optional 5 week summer component. The new location for the Academy Therapeutic Public Day School, PreK - 12 is 44 Bedford St., Middleboro. The building has two Suites: Suite A for children in Preschool up to Grade 6 and Suite B for students in Grades 7-12 .

Qualifications:

1.Prior experience working with students with social and emotional challenges preferred but not required

2.Crisis Prevention Institute Training or willingness to acquire training

3.Strong verbal and written communication skills

4.Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team

5.Any additions/changes to the above qualifications as deemed appropriate by the READS Collaborative Board of Directors

Reports to: READS Academy Program/Clinical Director Director

Supervised by: Teacher/Director of Program Director

Performance Responsibilities:

Provide academic support and Social Emotional Learning coaching to students within the therapeutic classroom and when they transition to general educational settings.

Conduct instructional/therapeutic activities and tasks with individuals and groups in accordance with the lesson plan and guidelines of the teacher; provide feedback to teachers regarding the implementation of these lessons; and make recommendations for student improvement.

Cooperate with and support each teacher's approach in conducting the classroom in terms of structure, assignments, and discipline. Take individual initiative to contract with students under the supervision and direction of the teacher.

Take individual responsibility to understand the various student-related policies such as the Student Handbook and the Level System and implement them as part of assigned responsibility.

Maintain record-keeping systems such as grades and data collection during assigned activities and classes. Complete paperwork and other assignments as requested by the Teacher or Program Director.

Develop a positive rapport with students. Take responsibility for providing feedback on behavior to individual students, under the teacher's direction.

Substitute for teachers, as needed and as assigned, including maintaining parent communication and record-keeping in a teacher's absence.

Supervise and coordinate lunch, recess, student breaks, detention, in school suspension, bus arrival, and dismissal, and other non-instructional activities as assigned.

Attend and participate in any meetings as requested.

Assist in maintaining the facility in a presentable condition and take responsibility for the proper care of school materials and supplies.

Implement school procedures for all emergency situations deferring judgment to a teacher, counselor, or administrator when present.

Attend parent conferences and Parents' Night activities as requested.

Demonstrate ethical behavior towards colleagues and students and in relationships with others in the community.

Contribute as a member of a team, permitting others to do the same, and accept the decision of the group.

Any additional responsibilities as determined by the Program Director

Terms of Employment:

Work Year: 183 days

This is a Union Position, Sick Days, Personal Days, Bereavement Days and Rate of Pay: As per READS Collective Bargaining Agreement which can be found on the READS website under Public Meetings and Documents. Yearly salary range: $31,101 - $45,903 depending upon experience

In addition to applying on really, please complete a READS Application available online under "Employment" at: www.readscollab.org. If you are contacted for an interview, please bring the READS application, two reference letters and the names and contact information of two references with you to your interview.

READS is firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and education and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• School
• Special education school

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Middleboro, MA 02344: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31,000 - $45,000