Assistant Teacher

Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assist the classroom teacher in all aspects of classroom instruction and behavior support.
2. Implement Behavior Strategic Plan/Behavior Intervention Plan and prescribed behavior strategies.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of effective practices for prevention and intervention including basic principles of behavior reinforcement, antecedents, and consequences.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the components of a crisis cycle and necessary steps to de-escalate a crisis.
5. Observe and record student behavior utilizing different social rating systems.
6. Participate in IEP meetings as appropriate.
7. Complete other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree, 60 credits, or passing WorkKeys scores* required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Appropriate content/program area and grade level educator license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education preferred
• Experience working with students with disabilities in educational settings

• A passing score on the Work Keys Exams in the following areas:

• Reading: 5
• Math: 4
• Writing: 3