MAINSTREAM INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT (LONG-TERM SUB)

Our Founders Elementary school is seeking full-time long-term substitute Mainstream Instructional Assistants beginning immediately through 3/8/21. Position shall assist and supervise assigned special needs students instructionally, behaviorally and physically in the general mainstream program. Position will involve working with a student individually and/or in small groups. Successful experience working with students with emotional challenges and mental health diagnosis preferred. Experience working with elementary aged students also preferred.

Additional qualifications include the following:
- Good working knowledge of disabilities of special education students, and special education teaching methods, theories and laws also required.
- Good understanding of standard classroom operations and teaching methods; good basic teaching skills.
- Demonstrated mastery of the academic subject matter being taught to students.
- Flexibility within schedule to meet bus and/or stay with student(s) at the end of the day.
- Able to serve as a substitute bus aide before and/or after school preferred.

For a list of duties and additional qualifications, Click here for a copy of the job description.

EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and expected to strengthen such capacity if hired.

If you are committed to the success of all students but do not meet all qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.

Position pays $16.07/hour.

For consideration, please apply electronically through www.schoolspring.com. If you are having difficulty completing the Schoolspring application, please call 802-857-7038 for assistance or to make alternative arrangements to have your application considered.

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Welcome to Founders Memorial School!
Founders Memorial School houses grade 3-5 students and is located on 33 Founders Road next to the School District Central Office.

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

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Contact Information Peter Farrell, Principal
1 Bixby Hill Road
Essex Jct., Vermont 05452
Phone: 802-878-2584
Fax: 802-879-0602
Email: pfarrell@ewsd.org