Teaching assistant Jobs in Lowell, MA

JOB TITLE : Teaching Assistant

LOCATION : ABECC-Kindergarten

REPORTS TO : Is under the immediate direction of the Special Education Teacher / liaison and / or classroom teacher. Is under the general direction of the Building Principal / Special Education Administrator.

EVALUATED BY : Principal / Designee and / or Special Education Administrator with input from Special Education Teacher / liaison and / or classroom teacher.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION : The teaching assistant will assist in all aspects of assigned student(s) in the integrated education and / or sub separate program as coordinated by the Special Education liaison and in accordance with the Individual Education Program (IEP).

QUALIFICATIONS :

• High school diploma or GED, required
• Associate's degree or higher in related field and previous experience / training (e.g., education, child development, psychology, etc); preferred
• Degree or certification related to behavior management with a minimum of six ( 6) months of experience working with children with developmental delays , preferred
• Background in working with children with disabilities, preferred
• Familiarity in reading and understanding IEPs, preferred
• Demonstrates ability to manage complex / varied tasks simultaneously
• Excellent personal and communication skills in working with school personnel and community members and with a high level of confidentiality
• Some special education teaching assistants may be assigned to work with an individual student and will need to meet specific qualifications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

WORKING CONDITIONS : Working in a school setting. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy indoor environment with work inside about 85% of the time and work outside about 15% of the work schedule. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands : some lifting, carrying, pushing and / or pulling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. In special circumstances the employee may be required to move up to thirty-five (35) pounds such as adaptive equipment and supplies and also work with members of the team to address student's physical needs (e.g. positioning students under the direction of the physical therapist, bathrooms needs, etc.) and up to fifty (50) pounds if the Teaching Assistant has had Safety Care Training or is assigned to a multiple supports classroom.

TERM : 2 / 24 / 25 - 6 / 15 / 25

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : As negotiated by the North Andover School Committee and the North Andover Professional Support Association.