MAINSTREAM INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

Our Founders Elementary school is seeking a full-time Mainstream Instructional Assistants for the remainder of the 2018-19 school year to 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 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.

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

Position pays $15.79/hour for up to 6.5 hours/day with excellent benefits including family medical and dental insurance; life insurance; tuition reimbursement; retirement plan with up to 6% employer contribution; and paid leaves.

Applications only accepted electronically through Schoolspring.com.

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

At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions Please answer the questions below relative to your candidacy for this position:
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. 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?
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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