Andover Public Schools - Andover, MA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time
Andover, MA
Educational Services
About the position
The Special Education Instructional Assistant Permanent Substitute position at Andover Public Schools is designed to support the BRIDGE program, which focuses on providing specialized education to students on the Autism Spectrum. This role involves working closely with a special education teacher and other professionals to implement individualized educational strategies that enhance students' independent skills across various domains, including academics, social interactions, and self-care.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and assist students as needed in their daily routines across classroom activities and/or settings.
- Assist in collecting data for behavioral or academic progress.
- Initiate and follow through with behavioral interventions as designated and demonstrated by the classroom teacher.
- Participate in staff meetings regarding classroom curricular expectations as well as student needs across all developmental areas.
- Lead and/or facilitate teaching of individuals in 1:1, small group, or whole class instruction.
- Assist individual students as necessary to follow routines, follow directions, follow an individual schedule, and/or complete tasks.
- Monitor students at all times including on/off the bus, lunch, and times of transition.
- Assist with students requiring self-help skills in the areas of safety, eating, and toileting.
- Create materials as time allows and directed by teacher.
- Prepare room daily for instruction in the morning or end of day as designated by teacher.
- Remain professional and keep student information confidential at all times.
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of college or equivalent two years experience working with children.
- Preferred knowledge/experience of working with students on the autism spectrum.
- Preferred Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) knowledge and/or experience.
