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MAINSTREAM INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

Employer
Essex Westford School District
Location
Essex Junction, VT, US
Salary
Competitive

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Do you have a passion for education and a commitment to the success of ALL students?

Essex Westford School District is seeking full-time Mainstream Instructional Assistants at our Founders Memorial School beginning in the 2021-2022 school year to assist and supervise assigned special needs students instructionally, behaviorally and physically in the general mainstream program. Positions will involve working with a student individually and/or in small groups in collaboration with a special educator. Successful experience working with students with emotional challenges and mental health diagnosis required. Experience working with elementary aged students also required.

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.
For additional information including 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 are 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.

Positions include excellent benefits including family medical and dental insurance, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid leaves.

For consideration, please apply electronically through www.schoolspring.com.

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 3
Salary: $16.32 to $16.60 Per Hour
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 EWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your SchoolSpring application. Selected individuals shall also be subject to a VT Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) check (if driving students), criminal records background checks, and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Click Here for additional background check information.
  • At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred
  • Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

  • Application Instructions Please answer the following questions:
    Application Questions This employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page. 1. Where did you hear about this position?
    Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
    2. When would you be available to begin?
    Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
    3. Do we have your permission to contact all references, employers, educational institutions, and other individuals who may have knowledge of your employment and/or other pertinent information regarding your candidacy for this position?
    Yes/No
    4. Please review the job description and answer the following question (a link to the job description has been provided in the posting): Are you able to complete the requirements of the job with or without accommodation?
    Yes/No
    5. Are you an active candidate for another position in the Essex Westford School District?
    Yes/No
    6. Are you under contract or do you have a letter of intent from another school district or supervisory union that would conflict with this posted position?
    Multiple Choice / Single Answer
    - Yes
    - No
    7. Are you currently employed with EWSD?
    Multiple Choice / Single Answer
    - Yes
    - No
    - No, but I am a former EWSD employee
    Contact Information Wendy Cobb, Principal Founders Memorial School
    33 Founders Road
    Essex Jct., Vermont 05452
    Phone: 802-879-6326
    Fax: 802-879-6139
    Email: wcobb@ewsd.org

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