What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant - Title 1 position at Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District?
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BLACKSTONE VALLEY VOCATIONAL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Upton, Massachusetts
Title:Teacher Assistant – Title I
Description:The Teacher Assistant – Title 1 will assist the teacher and students in an academic classroom or in a vocational program. This role reports to the Academic Curriculum Coordinator.
Responsibilities and Duties:
1.Participates in daily and classroom activity planning.
2.Conducts learning exercises with small groups or individual students.
3.Guides students in working with other students.
4.Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual students.
5.Helps maintain individual records for each student.
6.Helps maintain discipline under supervision of teacher.
7.Assists teacher in maintaining a safe and clean work/study environment.
8.Assists with the supervision of students during regular classroom/shop periods.
9.Collects data for Individualized Education Plans (IEP) reviews/reevaluations.
10.Other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Successful candidates must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.Some college credit and/or experience preferred.
2.Knowledge of students with disabilities, curriculum modification, learning styles, and appropriate accommodations is required.
3.Demonstrated collaborative, team-oriented approach and the ability to build positive professional relationships with students and colleagues.
4.Possess exemplary personal and professional history, supported by references.
5.Experience with special needs students, strong reading skills or reading background. ABA certification preferred.
6.Must be able to work effectively with in-person and remote educational models.
7.Must be able to inspire excellence, foster consensus and support the district’s mission with enthusiasm, professionalism, and a positive approach.
Compensation:
1.The anticipated hiring salary range is $24.00 - $26.00 dollars per hour depending on qualifications.
2.This is benefit-eligible position. Benefits include: paid time off, voluntary benefits such as medical, dental, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, and an identity protection plan. Professional development and pension provisions are also provided.
Application:
1.Submit a resume or letter of intent to the Human Resource Office at Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District, 65 Pleasant Street, Upton, MA 01568-1499 by the end of the posting period. You may also submit by email to hroffice@valleytech.k12.ma.us
2.All positions will be posted for a minimum of ten (10) business days.
3.Applicants must successfully complete all required criminal background checks, including Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Statewide Applicant Fingerprint Identification Services (SAFIS), in accordance with 603 CMR 51.00 and all applicable state requirements.
4.It is the policy of the Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, ancestry, military status, disability, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or federal law.
Salary : $24 - $26