Job DescriptionThe Gifford School is a private special education day school located in Weston, Massachusetts and works with students with a variety of social, emotional, and learning challenges.We currently have a Summer Assistant Teacher position available. Position Type: Summer 22 daysMonday – Thursday 7:30am-3:30pm, Friday 7:30am-3pmJob Requirements:•Bachelors Degree preferred•Prior experience working with children with special needs, preferred•Ability to make lessons fun and dynamic for students•Ability to develop an understanding of special needs population and therapeutic milieu•Strong communications and interpersonal skillsResponsibilitiesProvide in-class support to teachers and studentsAssist with homeroom and academic classes when needed; provide coverage, when needed Assist teachers with lesson planning, grading, or prep work, as requested With guidance from a classroom teacher and at times independently, work with students on one-to-one basis or in small groups With the support of the classroom teacher, become familiar with students’ goals as defined in the IEP Become familiar with standard educational accommodations and commonly used therapeutic supports, such as O.T. strategies Respond to student behaviors in the classroom and throughout the milieu by utilizing Gifford behavioral systems Facilitate and lead students during transitions, lunch, electives and group activities Provide one-on-one support to students in or outside the classroom in order to meet their needs Provide input into IEP and progress reporting as requested Integrate information about students’ interests and abilities into the development of clubs and Group Activities to provide new learning opportunities for students; help lead those clubs Assist with facilitating off campus school trips Develop positive relationships with families and serve as case monitor for assigned students.Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Gifford School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.