Wayland Public Schools Wayland , MA 01778
Posted 2 weeks ago
THE WAYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS SEEK
A SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT
Job Title
Teacher Assistant, Special Education
Location
Loker
Reports To
Special Educator, Principal
Work days/FTE
School year + 5 days /1.0 FTE
Salary/Benefits
Salary and benefits per contract with WESA (Wayland EducationalSecretaries Association)
Benefits Eligible?
Yes
Start Date (or approximate start/end dates if an LTS)
8/27/24
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
WPS is a high-achieving west-suburban district of 2,800 students, with one preschool, three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Our diverse student body hails from Wayland and Boston and is composed of 32% students of color and 68% white students, with 15% of our students having a first language other than English. We seek educators who embrace the diversity of our students and can lead our staff and students in attaining our district's mission:
"Personal and civic responsibility, love of learning, and empathy for others; these are the qualities that the Wayland Public Schools seek to instill in its students. At its core, our mission is to provide a rigorous and stimulating academic environment that promotes the acquisition of knowledge and skills. Yet we deem it equally important to nurture self-confident, collaborative, and conscientious individuals. We strive to create a climate where risk-taking is safeguarded, open expression is encouraged, and free association is protected. Our goal is to advance our students' growth into principled, informed, and capable citizens who will help guide a democracy that follows humanitarian principles in the global forum, and shape a just society where individuals may reach their full potential."
We welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on relationships, belonging, and excellence. Join us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community; implement equitable practices for all of our students, staff, and families; create meaningful connections that foster a sense of belonging; and provide an outstanding educational experience for students, staff, and families.
QUALIFICATIONS
Citizenship, residency, or work visa required
Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprint
Education:
Two (2) years of college
Bachelors preferred, but not required
Specialized Knowledge:
Training and/or experience in special education and/or reading instruction preferred but not required
Commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, belonging, and anti-racism
Experience (preferred, but not required):
Teaching experience is a bonus
Experience with diverse populations of children preferred
Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and PowerSchool preferred, but will train the right candidate
Specialized Skills:
Bilingual skills, especially Spanish, are highly desirable but not required
Must have effective interpersonal and communication skills, with sensitivity to social-emotional needs
Willingness and ability to work cooperatively/collaboratively as member of an educational/teaching team
Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
Must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production.
Alternative degrees/experience may be substituted for the above
at the discretion of the Superintendent,
if such a substitution brings a strong candidate forward.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (not limited to)
The information contained in this job description are illustrations of the various types of work performed and are not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them for the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.
Job Goal: Under the direction of a Special Educator and/or Related-Service Provider, the Teacher Assistant provides support to students with special needs as well as to teachers.
Responsibilities:
Provide academic assistance to student(s) with special needs;
Review and organize overall academic workload;
Assist in participation in appropriate classroom activities;
Supervise program as directed by immediate supervisor;
Assist teacher(s) with other teaching responsibilities not working directly with special needs students;
Facilitate the accessibility of academic materials
Liaise with parents regarding academic priorities when appropriate;
Some training may be required to meet the physical needs of the student(s).
Works with district and school leadership to combat systemic barriers that limit student, family, and staff members' equitable access to opportunity
Any other relative duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
The Superintendent reserves the right to re-advertise any and all positions.
All "anticipated" positions are subject to cancellation or change.
Date Updated: 4/1/24
Wayland Public Schools