Instructional Assistant, NECC Program

Join our team as a NECC Instructional Assistant at Pelham Elementary School!

Home to more than 1,600 students, the Pelham School District is composed of Pelham Elementary School serving preschool through grade 5, Pelham Memorial School serving students in grades 6 through 8, and Pelham High School serving students in grades 9 through 12.  In Pelham we provide a supportive learning environment as well as a wide variety of extracurricular clubs, activities, and sports. Our students, teams, and schools are all #pelhamproud! Supported by administrative and professional teams, successful candidates will help us reach our goals: to help all students know they belong, improve students’ academic performance, and make Pelham one of the best places to work through an excellent workplace culture. 

About the Position:

Pelham Elementary School, in partnership with The New England Center for Children (NECC) are hiring for an Instructional Assistant who will work with children who have intensive special needs. This individual will be able to understand and assist with instruction and behavior management that meets the specific needs of students as outlined within their IEPs. The Duties and Responsibilities of this position includes: 

Daily:

1. Ensures the safety of all students
2. Provides direct educational services for the duration of the school day
3. Incorporates specific educational objectives into context of ongoing activities (if appropriate)
4. Creates opportunities for generalization and maintenance of skills
5. Collects data on targeted skills and enters data into the electronic database (ACE®)
6. Communicates with parents of their primary student via home log
7. Relays parent information to Lead Teacher, NECC Clinical Supervisor and/or Administrator
8. Maintains student records in a neat and orderly manner
9. Maintains student specific materials/reinforcers
10. Performs other duties as assigned by the Lead Classroom Teacher, NECC Clinical Supervisor and/or Administrator
11. Communicates any student-specific concerns to the Lead Teacher
12. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality that is expected of a fully certified teacher

Weekly:

1. Graphs/Sums student data
2. Participates in school-based and/or partner classroom-based program meetings/trainings
3. Collaborate with general educators and specialty service providers, as needed for student success
4. Modifies curriculum and/or curriculum materials to assist with student progress

Monthly:

1. Prepares for and meets with Lead Teacher and NECC Clinical Supervisor for MBO (management by objective) meeting for case student
2. Reviews progress on IEP goals

Quarterly:

1. Assists with gathering information for Progress Reports
2. Assists with keeping case student’s guidelines updated

Yearly:

1. Contributes to the development of the IEP/End of Year Reports
2. Completes other assessments as prescribed by the Lead Teacher

About the NECC Program:

The New England Center for Children (NECC) provides a comprehensive structure to help children with autism through evidence-based services in school programs, in unison with ongoing research on educational best practices.

NECC is committed to an inclusive culture where all students, employees, families, and partners feel welcome, safe, and valued. They believe that fostering diversity and equity makes them a stronger, more successful community. 

Pelham Elementary School, in partnership with The New England Center for Children (NECC), is seeking a dynamic candidate for a full time intensive instructional assistant position to work with children with intensive special needs. This position is a school year position and includes the Extended School Year (ESY).

Qualifications: 

• • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Previous special education experience preferred
  • Interest in working with children in special education
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Completion of NECC training, including CALM safety and de-escalation procedures

What We Offer: 

Our full-time school year team members are offered a comprehensive employment package that includes competitive pay, sick and personal leave, health and dental benefits, life and disability coverage and more!

Selection Process: 

Our interview process is designed for you to learn about our District and why Pelham is a great place to work! Our selection process typically includes an initial phone interview, followed by an in-person interview with school administration and NECC representatives.