MAINSTREAM INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT: EXCEL

Essex Westford School District has an immediate need for full-time, school year Mainstream Instructional Assistants to join our Essex High School team to support our ExCEL (Expanding Connections for Education, Employment and Life) program. ExCEL offers functional life skills, academics, social communication skills and employment development skills for students with intellectual disabilities that significantly impact their academic achievement.

The Mainstream Individual Assistant in the EXCEL program works 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 preferred.

EWSD offers excellent benefits, including: medical and dental insurance, paid time off, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings!

Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• Good working knowledge of disabilities of special education students, and special education teaching methods, theories and laws preferred.
  
• 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 the bus and/or stay with student(s) at the end of the day.
  
• Able to serve as a bus aide before and/or after school desirable.

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.

For consideration, please apply electronically through www.schoolspring.com or reach out to Michael Woods at mwoods@ewsd.org.

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 4
Salary:$17.61 to $17.61 Per Hour
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Job RequirementsEWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your SchoolSpring application. Selected individuals may also be subject to a VT Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) check (if driving students or EWSD vehicles), 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. Please visit www.ewsd.org under the employment tab for additional background check information.

At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred

Associate degree preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions Please answer the following questions:
Application QuestionsThis 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 InformationMichael Woods, Student /Support Services Director
2 Educational Drive
Essex Jct, Vermont 05452
Phone: 802-857-7126
Fax: 802-879-5503
Email: mwoods@ewsd.org