Norton Education Group is partnering with a school in Beverly, Massachusetts in their search of an American Sign Language Teaching Assistant.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

7:45 - 3:15

Pay Rate:

$23-30/HR based on experience.

Job Summary: Under direct supervision of the classroom teacher. Assists with curriculum development, student supervision, and teaching of children in a classroom setting. Assists in presenting and reinforcing learning concepts across all environments; effectively assists with classroom and behavior management in a proactive manner. Additional responsibilities include implementation of student programming, data collection, and upkeep of the physical environment, ensuring students’ rights, and adherence to school policy.

Responsibilities:

• Will adhere to the appropriate lines of communication according to the organizational structure for all staff issues.
• Will check/respond to email daily for communication.
• Will attend/participate in meetings with supervisors and related service providers.
• Will complete the instructional lessons developed by the teacher that address the students’ IEP goals as well as the MA Curriculum Frameworks.
• Will familiarize oneself with each student’s educational goals as outlined in his/her clinical book.
• Will assist the classroom with summing/preparing all current data in a timely manner upon request from the classroom teacher.
• Will assist the teacher with the collection of baseline data/assessments and help with the preparation of all necessary materials (including curriculum, stimuli, and data sheets) to conduct baseline information for any upcoming meetings.
• Will implement daily lesson plans according to the schedule set by the classroom teacher.
• Encourages opportunities for student participation, including techniques that prompt question asking and brainstorming to generate acquisition of related content areas.
• Implements lesson plans and teaching programs utilizing the curriculum frameworks, with individualized content, materials, sequence, and instructional techniques at each student’s level.
• If students’ needs are not understood, the Teaching Assistant will address the questions with the classroom teacher in order to gain a better understanding.
• Uses audio/visual material, technology, and adaptive tools in a comprehensive delivery of instruction.
• Implements individualized management/behavioral intervention plans (BIP/MIP) as written for each student designed to address individual student behavioral/management issues as instructed by the classroom teacher/ and other related service providers.
• Will assist the classroom teacher with all work necessary to complete MCAS and MCAS Alternative portfolios.
• Will assist the classroom teacher with summarizing/preparing all current data for student progress reports by the date the reports are due.
• Will adhere to the classroom schedule as written/instructed by the classroom teacher.
• Will provide instruction in the classroom, including groups and 1:1
• Will assist the teacher with completing communication notes according to protocol.
• Will communicate classroom-specific issues to the classroom teacher as needed.
• Will attend and participate in meetings as scheduled by the classroom teacher, administrator, or related service provider.
• Will maintain neatness of the work site.
• Will ensure the classroom is clean, including tables, desks, carpet.
• Will assist the teacher with ensuring all materials are organized and stored in specified locations.
• Will ensure all food items are appropriately stored.
• Will notify the classroom if supplies and materials for students need to be replenished.
• Assist the students’ technology and support needs, including: hearing aids, auditory equipment, physical needs, behavioral systems, sensory diets, and communication devices (all therapies/therapists).
• Positive and purposeful relationships with students, parents, colleagues, support personnel, and immediate supervisor in facilitating ‘team’ approach toward the accomplishment of common instructional goals and overall communication.
• Assisting students with all aspects of daily living skills (this includes toileting and changing diapers).
• Participates in ongoing professional development both inside and outside of the school setting in order to stay abreast of current educational trends. e. Participates in the accomplishment of institutional goals/objectives and overall mission by engagement in committees, task forces, or work groups.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by faculty/staff/administrators.

Qualifications:

• The minimum requirement is to have earned a high school diploma with 1-3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Preferred qualifications is a bachelor's Degree with 1 to 3 years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Coursework in education, deaf education, special education, communication disorders, AT, or early-childhood preferred.
• Previous successful classroom experience, special needs or deaf education setting.
• Proficient skills with the English language (and sign skills for BSD program).
• Ability to communicate in a highly effective manner, including ASL (for BSD program).
• Ability to understand, follow and deliver safety policy and procedures.
• Ability to provide direct staff supervision, leadership, and role modeling for all classroom personnel.
• Ability to provide supportive, creative and active learning for all children that encourages growth.
• Ability to receive professional direction, learn new skills, and work in a team setting.
• Knowledge of behavioral management, special needs, and communication technology issues.
• Ability to receive professional direction, learn new skills, and work in a team setting. Ability to understand and abide by specific instructions and procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• American Sign Language (Required)

Work Location: One location

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