Westfield Public Schools MA Westfield , MA 01086
Posted 3 weeks ago
QUALIFICATIONS:
At least two years of college. Prefer candidates with Bachelors' Degree in education, psychology or related field
Demonstrated interest in youth and education
Ability to manage individual and small groups of students while working as part of an education team
Evidence of the emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved
Such additional qualifications as the Westfield Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable
REPORTS TO:
Special Education Teacher
JOB GOAL:
To assist the teacher in fulfilling all behavioral, social, and academic goals for special needs children.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists the teacher with instruction directly and/or indirectly
Assist the teacher with the selection and utilization of educational materials and general supplies
Assist the teacher in administering achievement and/or diagnostic testing including the collection of student academic, behavioral and adaptive skills data
Assist the teacher in implementation of social and or behavior modification programs
Assist the teacher with general classroom maintenance
Assist the teacher in supervision of students involved in school activities
Assume responsibility of the classroom teacher in his/her absence
Participate in staff development programs required by the Building Principal
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work is generally conducted within school building. Ability to travel throughout the school building is necessary. Position involves sitting and the ability to travel from one place to another within building. Work is moderate in nature with regular lifting of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds with some pulling and pushing or reaching above, generally of desk and file drawers. Frequent use of hands to operate keyboards and telephones and other office equipment
Regular attendance is an essential function of the job
Trainings in Safety Care required
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Covered under the WEA (Unit D) contract
EVALUATION:
The performance of this job will be evaluated as per the WEA (Unit D) Contract.
Westfield Public Schools MA