Specialized Instructional Assistant- TBL Program - Heights Elementary School

Sharon Public Schools

Sharon is a diverse and welcoming suburban community less than 20 miles southwest of Boston that prides itself on its diverse and engaged population, bucolic environment with Lake Massapoag as its crown jewel and, most of all, its children and its schools, including a state of the art new high school, which opened in the Fall of 2022. Sharon is known for its exceptional schools, dedicated teachers, and extraordinary students. Families reside and, or move to Sharon because of the schools and remain invested and supportive of the school system.

As a district, we are committed to creating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, and we understand that a diverse team allows us to serve our community better. We welcome and encourage individuals of every race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status to seek opportunities within our school district.

As a new colleague, you will join a talented, collaborative and dedicated team of Sharon educators whose mission is to provide a supportive educational community that nurtures each student on their unique journey to be lifelong learners and caring and engaged citizens of our world. Our work is guided by our District Plan, which is organized around four strategic objective areas- Educational Excellence:Innovative Student Centered Learning; Meeting the Needs of All Students; Diversity Equity and Inclusion; and District and School Culture. As a district, we aim to nurture a culture of high quality relationships and collaboration that promotes high expectations for student learning while providing high levels of support for students and staff. In doing so, we strive to create a welcoming and equitable school environment where all students and staff can grow and succeed.

Position

The Elementary Team Based Learning Program (TBL) is our in

district therapeutic program for students with social emotional disabilities grade K-5. The role of the specialized instructional assistant is to support students with social/emotional disabilities in and out of the TBL program. Additionally, the IA is there to help promote prosocial behavior for students and help them to generalize skills learned as well as intervene as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum high school diploma, (two years post-high school education, Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred)

REPORT TO: Building Principal/ Assistant Principal, (Director of Student Services, )

General Description: To assist teachers in providing students with a nurturing, supportive and collaborative environment where curriculum and instruction are aligned to standards and the needs of each child. Responsibilities will vary according to the school, students, and program /classroom where the instructional assistant is assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Practice ethical and professional standards and maintain strict standards of student and family confidentiality.
• Become familiar with student IEP, including but not limited to: social/emotional, activities of daily living, and/or behavioral needs.
• Assist with specific student supports, either as individual or small groups in the implementation of educational and/or IEP goals and benchmarks.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with diverse learning styles.
• Reinforce the principles of social interaction programs by modeling positive behavior.
• Provide support services in all environments of the school setting under the guidance of the lead special education teacher, related service providers, academic and behavioral interventionists, and the building principal.
• Provide behavioral support including but not limited to, student-specific accommodations, and implementation of behavior support plan as applicable.
• Report any issues directly to the classroom teacher and/or the Special Education Teacher as applicable.
• Implement/provide the special education teacher and general education teachers accommodations and modifications to student lessons.
• May assist a substitute assigned to the classroom when a teacher is absent or attending meetings, as possible and appropriate.
• Follow IEP accommodations as directed by a Special Education Teacher.
• Attend Professional Development as assigned.
• Assist/accompany students with leaving and entering the building (including to and from their mode of transportation).
• Performs other duties as assigned by building administration.
• Modifies curriculum and/or curriculum materials as needed for inclusion opportunities with the Lead Teacher for student success.
• Maintaining a student notebook in a neat and orderly manner as applicable.
• Record accurate data on skills and/or behaviors as directed, when applicable
• Work with students on the generalization and maintenance of skills.
• Data collection on targeted skills, as needed

On the job training as well CPI (Crisis intervention and De-Escalation) training is provided.

Pay is commensurate with experience based on the Instructional Assistant collective bargaining agreement.

This is a school year position with the opportunity for employment during the summer Extended School Year Program.

Full time Position 8:30am - 3:15pm daily

Posted until filled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.17 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Public school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21