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Elementary Instructional Assistant for DLP

Employer
Lexington Public School
Location
Lexington, MA, US
Salary
Competitive
  • Position Type:
    Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant

  • Date Posted:
    2/8/2018

  • Location:
    Harrington Elementary School

  • Date Available:
    Immediately

  • Closing Date:
    When Filled

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    Responsibilities:
    Workiing with students with special needs in the Developmental Learning Program (grades K-5). The Developmental Learning Program (DLP) services students with significant developmental delays/intellectual impairments. Modified curricula paralleling Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks are utilized.Typically, students receive direct instruction in content areas from special educators, while they frequently join general-education classes (art, music,lunch, etc.) for opportunities to develop relationships with typically developing peers. Many students in the program receive related services (speech/language,occupational therapy, physical therapy, etc.) as needed. Instruction may include activities of daily living and development of social skills.

    Under the direction of a certified special educator and related service providers, the instructional assistant's responsibilities include:
    - Implement behavior support plans
    - Lifting for transfers and some assistance with toileting
    - Follow a lesson plan to lead small group instruction
    - Support students in the general education setting
    - Frequent communication with classroom teacher
    - Implement IEP accommodations and assist students with accessing the curriculum
    - Operate technology to support student learning and communication.
    30 hours per week, $20.1022 - $24.4394 per hour . Salary commensurate with experience.

    Please apply online. Applications will be considered only when the online application is completed and a cover letter, resume, and other supporting materials have been attached to your online application.

    LPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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