What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Support Professional - Pathways [SY25-26] position at Linden STEAM Academy?
The Linden S.T.E.A.M Community:
The Linden S.T.E.A.M Academy is a K-8 School within the Malden Public School District that creates a personalized learning experience using small group, differentiated instruction, and project-based learning (PBL) to inspire all students towards becoming college and career ready. Our students experience STEM classes in our new Makerspace and Robotics lab.
We believe all children can meet challenging expectations through a partnership among home, school, and community to become collaborators, critical thinkers, communicators, creators, and global citizens. All of our students participate in a yearly Exhibition Night, where their work is on display for the Malden and Linden communities, as students conduct Presentations of Learning to demonstrate their understanding and growth.
Our school uses the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) model to support the students’ social and emotional growth throughout our school community. We focus on being safe, respectful, and responsible across the school community and environment.
Responsibilities:
Seeking a education support professional to work in a substantially separate classroom with partial inclusion program for students with special needs. Will work under daily direction of a licensed Special Education Teacher and BCBA experienced in Autism, Developmentally Delayed, and other severe neurological disabilities. Must be adept at supporting students in the acquisition of academic, social and behavioral goals set by the special education team. Knowledge of augmentative/alternative communication methods, reinforcement schedules, and behavior management techniques. Must be adept at working in a collaborative model with teachers and specialists in order to provide a transdisciplinary instructional approach. Toileting/diapering and heavy lifting may be required.
Reports to: Building Principal and Program Manager
Salary: Commensurate with Malden Public Schools' Unit C salary schedule.
To Apply: Submit letter of interest highlighting qualifications for the position via TalentEd.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are 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.