What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long-Term Substitute Instructional Assistant (part-time) position at Shrewsbury Public Schools?
Posted: February 26, 2025 Closed: March 5, 2025Employment Opportunity: Major Howard W. Beal SchoolPOSITION: Long-Term Substitute Instructional Assistant 2024-2025 School YearShrewsbury Public Schools is currently accepting applications for a part-time Long-Term Substitute Instructional Assistant at Major Howard W. Beal School. We are interested in candidates who are invested in the achievement, equity, and access of all learners in and beyond the classroom.This position would begin as soon as possible and would last through March 2025.
This is a part-time position working 18 hours per week when school is in session. The current hourly rate is $20.60-$23.30 per hour based on experience. This position is not benefits eligible.Candidates with diverse racial, cultural, religious, class, and/or gender background and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.Essential Functions and Responsibilities: General support of a classroom or classroomsProvide academic support and carry over of the lessons the teacher and special education teacher has developedProvide all accommodations delineated within a student's designated IEP/504Implement modifications that have been developed by the classroom teacher and/or Special Education teacherDevelop materials based on specific instruction from the classroom teacher and/or Special Education teacherCreate opportunities and instructs students to be independent in a variety of settings across their school dayProvide carry over of instructional practices developed by related service providers (speech, OT, PT, Psychologist)Potentially assigned to multiple/different classroom grade levels or teamsAbility to implement behavioral/social support plans within the classroom to individual students or group of students (including but not limited to attending, non-compliance, completion of tasks, following rules and classroom expectations)Provide small- or whole group instruction within the classroomRegular Education and Special Education students will be supportedEngage individual and small groups of learners in instructional activities.Follow prescribed criteria for providing and/or fading student supportShare relevant information about learners with teachers and other school personnel as needed to facilitate problem solving, decision-making, and program planningSupport students to access a variety of technologyComplete all required documentation related to incidents, accidents, discipline, assault, etc.Complete data collection related to academic functioning/student performance that supports instructionFacilitate positive relationships and engagements with peersSupport students with organization of materials, assignments, and schedulesMay be required to assist student taking notes or scribingBased on the student population and census in the buildings, may be assigned different buildingsEnsure that all accommodations outlined in the DCAP (District Curriculum Accommodation Plan) are implemented based on student needsAssist in the development of portfolios for MCAS when appropriateAssist in the facilitation of MCAS based on accommodationsSupport students during their specials, lunch, and recess timesFacilitate and support arrival and dismissal timesMaintain student confidentialityCarry out other assignments designated by the DirectorPhysical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate.The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, climb, run.The employee must occasionally be able to lift and/or move children/objects.The employee must be able to work in a noisy, stressful, high-pressure environment and still be able to concentrate and keep children safe.Ability to respond to emergency situations (e.g., injured student, fights, behavior problems, abusive students, etc.).May be exposed to bodily fluids including saliva, urine, feces, vomit, blood and/or other bodily fluids.The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness, although in a clean environment.May assist medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.May assist students with physical and/or cognitive disabilities with grooming, feeding, toileting, diapering.The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Preferred Qualifications Include: Exhibits the values of Shrewsbury Public SchoolsWorks flexibly in a changing environmentPrevious classroom experienceApplication Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three current professional letters of reference, including one from a direct supervisor or evaluator.Please apply via www.schoolspring.com Interested internal candidates should send a letter of interest to Kristen Gasper at kgasper@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us and Shelley Hoey at shoey@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us The Shrewsbury Public Schools is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public.
We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.
This is a part-time position working 18 hours per week when school is in session. The current hourly rate is $20.60-$23.30 per hour based on experience. This position is not benefits eligible.Candidates with diverse racial, cultural, religious, class, and/or gender background and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.Essential Functions and Responsibilities: General support of a classroom or classroomsProvide academic support and carry over of the lessons the teacher and special education teacher has developedProvide all accommodations delineated within a student's designated IEP/504Implement modifications that have been developed by the classroom teacher and/or Special Education teacherDevelop materials based on specific instruction from the classroom teacher and/or Special Education teacherCreate opportunities and instructs students to be independent in a variety of settings across their school dayProvide carry over of instructional practices developed by related service providers (speech, OT, PT, Psychologist)Potentially assigned to multiple/different classroom grade levels or teamsAbility to implement behavioral/social support plans within the classroom to individual students or group of students (including but not limited to attending, non-compliance, completion of tasks, following rules and classroom expectations)Provide small- or whole group instruction within the classroomRegular Education and Special Education students will be supportedEngage individual and small groups of learners in instructional activities.Follow prescribed criteria for providing and/or fading student supportShare relevant information about learners with teachers and other school personnel as needed to facilitate problem solving, decision-making, and program planningSupport students to access a variety of technologyComplete all required documentation related to incidents, accidents, discipline, assault, etc.Complete data collection related to academic functioning/student performance that supports instructionFacilitate positive relationships and engagements with peersSupport students with organization of materials, assignments, and schedulesMay be required to assist student taking notes or scribingBased on the student population and census in the buildings, may be assigned different buildingsEnsure that all accommodations outlined in the DCAP (District Curriculum Accommodation Plan) are implemented based on student needsAssist in the development of portfolios for MCAS when appropriateAssist in the facilitation of MCAS based on accommodationsSupport students during their specials, lunch, and recess timesFacilitate and support arrival and dismissal timesMaintain student confidentialityCarry out other assignments designated by the DirectorPhysical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate.The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, climb, run.The employee must occasionally be able to lift and/or move children/objects.The employee must be able to work in a noisy, stressful, high-pressure environment and still be able to concentrate and keep children safe.Ability to respond to emergency situations (e.g., injured student, fights, behavior problems, abusive students, etc.).May be exposed to bodily fluids including saliva, urine, feces, vomit, blood and/or other bodily fluids.The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness, although in a clean environment.May assist medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.May assist students with physical and/or cognitive disabilities with grooming, feeding, toileting, diapering.The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Preferred Qualifications Include: Exhibits the values of Shrewsbury Public SchoolsWorks flexibly in a changing environmentPrevious classroom experienceApplication Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three current professional letters of reference, including one from a direct supervisor or evaluator.Please apply via www.schoolspring.com Interested internal candidates should send a letter of interest to Kristen Gasper at kgasper@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us and Shelley Hoey at shoey@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us The Shrewsbury Public Schools is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public.
We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.
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