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MAINSTREAM INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

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

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Full-time positions available at our Albert D. Lawton Middle School to assist and supervise assigned special needs students instructionally, behaviorally and physically in the general mainstream program for the remainder of the 2019-20 school-year. Positions will involve working with a student individually and/or in small groups.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:
- Working knowledge of disabilities of special education students, and special education teaching methods, theories and laws preferred.
- Successful experience working with students with emotional challenges and mental health diagnosis required.
- Working knowledge of children at the middle school level preferred. Experience working with children/adolescents at this age level also preferred.
- One year of directly relevant experience in a school setting desirable.
- Understanding of standard classroom operations and teaching methods.
- Strong reading, writing and math skills; demonstrated mastery of academic subject matter being taught to students. Relevant training/experience pertinent to computer instruction curricula.
- Ability to assist students physically as required.
- Ability to remain calm and efficient in responding to medical or other emergencies.
- Ability to show patience, respect and compassion in working with students.
- Flexibility within schedule to meet bus and/or stay with student at the end of the day.

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 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.

Position pays $16.07/hour with excellent benefits including family medical and dental insurance; life insurance; tuition reimbursement; and paid leaves.

For consideration, please apply electronically through www.schoolspring.com. If you do not have access to a computer and/or are having difficulty completing the Schoolspring application, please call 802-857-7038 for assistance or to make alternative arrangements to have your application considered.

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 2
Welcome to Albert D. Lawton Intermediate School!
Please go to our webpage at www.ewsd.org
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 criminal records background checks, and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment shall 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.
  • No experience required
  • 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?
    Multiple Choice / Single Answer
    - Yes
    - No
    2. 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
    3. 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
    Contact Information Jennifer Wood, Principal
    104 Maple Street
    Essex Jct, Vermont 05452
    Phone: 802-857-7835
    Fax: 802-879-8175
    Email: jwood@ewsd.org

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