Wellesley Public Schools
SY21-22

1.0FTE Elementary Special Education Teaching Assistant. This is a temporary position. No benefits available. This is a 1,189.50 hr/yr. or 32.5 hr/wk. position. Rate of Pay: $21.43/hr. to $26.05/hr. (depending on experience).

Qualifications:
•Bachelor's Degree
•Demonstrate aptitude for work to be performed
•Successful of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.) and fingerprints.
•Passion for working with children/students
•Basic knowledge of child growth and development
•Knowledge of basic behavioral strategies
•Knowledge of basic learning strategies
Evaluated by: Department Head or Designee
Job Goal: The role of the Special Education Teaching Assistant is to support the implementation of the Individual Education Program for students with disabilities throughout the school environment, including general education and special education settings. The Special Education Teaching Assistant will provide instructional, social-emotional and behavioral supports needed for student progress toward Individual Education Program goals under the direction of a certified teacher.
Work Year: In accordance with the Wellesley Teachers Association - Unit C

Salary/Benefits: In accordance with the Wellesley Teachers Association - Unit C

Performance Responsibilities:
1.Assist with specific student supports, either as individual or small group, with guidance from teaching staff in the implementation of IEP goals and benchmarks and related behavior plans.
2.Provide student support services in all environments of the school setting under guidance of special education liaison, related service providers, BCBA, Department Heads and/or Principal.
3.Support the academic program, social-emotional needs, behavior programming, physical requirements and ADL's of individually assigned students, as well as, mastering adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and instructional materials in accordance with individual student needs.
4.Support the social and emotional needs of students through positive relationship building, appropriate support and engaging instruction.
5.Collect data across settings and domains under the supervision of the special educator, related service providers, classroom teacher, and/or BCBA in order to inform them of the progress and challenges experienced by assigned students in addressing their IEP goals.
6.As appropriate, provide coverage for special education staff and general education classroom teachers.
7.Participate in in-service trainings and meetings, as well as, training programs specific to students being served.
8.Reinforce learning of materials or skills introduced by classroom teachers or special education staff.
9.Work in conjunction with classroom teacher to support the learning experiences in the classroom, focusing first on the identified students with IEPs and then for the broader group of students. The goal is to be actively engaged in the learning environment, providing support for all learners.
10.Implement strategies, accommodations and modifications to reinforce the learning, social-emotional, and behavioral goals of students as outlined in their IEP.
11.Support social facilitation throughout all school-sponsored activities.
12.Assist in implementing the school wide goals for maintaining a safe environment.
13.Promote safety management during non-class times of the school day including but not limited to: recess, lunch, emergency drills, school arrival and departures, hallways, field trips, bathrooms, assemblies, and other situations as deemed appropriate for the grade and level position.
14.Perform other job-related tasks and duties as assigned.
Essential Functions of the Job:
1.Maintain a record of regular attendance, arrive and depart at specified contractual times, and notify appropriate personnel when absent.
2.Physical agility and strength to perform job-related tasks appropriate for the age and/or grade level.
3.Ability to complete district approved de-escalation and safety training.
4.Ensure confidentiality regarding all personal information and educational records concerning students and their families.
5.Maintain professional boundaries with students and their families.
6.At times, requires good physical condition in order to support lifting, positioning, and transitioning students as needed.
7.Have a flexible attitude, work well in teams, be responsive and able to adjust when changes in routines are made.
8.Adapt and acquire new skills and knowledge and use them consistently to support student engagement with learning activities, social interactions, and the school day.
9.Integrate into the classroom setting, working under the direction of the classroom teacher and/or special education department head to support student engagement.
10.Maintain professional boundaries with students and their families.

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Welcome to John D. Hardy Elementary School!
Hardy School Mission Statement As soon as you step inside the door of the Hardy School you are assured that Hardy is an exciting and positive place to learn. A strong teaching staff, involved and supportive parents, and eager students create a community that is characterized by cooperation, caring and commitment to learning. Our students are actively engaged in core curriculum studies as well as in activities that reflect the talents and expertise of Hardy School teachers. Classroom teachers and specialists collaborate to provide multidisciplinary learning experiences for our Kindergarten - fifth grade students. The core values of our school invite everyone to "R.I.S.E. to responsible behavior." We teach and encourage children to Respect others, Include all, Show safe behavior and Encourage all to participate and solve problems. Intergrade activities and responsibilities allow children to appreciate the value of interdependence. The Hardy School is a dynamic school of under 300 students that is focused on being better tomorrow than we are today.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Wellesley Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wellesley Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, or any other class as protected by law. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission Statement We believe it is our moral responsibility to welcome, celebrate and affirm the full spectrum and intersections of human differences in, and beyond our community. We commit to create a culture that embraces advocacy and pursues justice for all, especially those who have been historically marginalized. We will achieve our commitment by continuously challenging one another to examine systems of privilege and bias, confronting and interrupting inequity in all its forms, and routinely measuring the efficacy of our efforts.
Job Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred

Bachelor degree preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Questions There are no application questions required for this job posting.
Contact Information Grant Smith, Hardy Principal
293 Weston Road
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
Phone: 781-446-6270
Email: smithg@wellesleyps.org