PreK Instructional Assistant Permanent Substitute

1. Under teacher direction, assist the student or students in a range of instructional and social settings - individualized, large group, cooperative learning groups, playground, self-contained or mainstream classes. 
2.  Foster student independence/reliance on self and assistance from peers, as needed. 
3. Enforce school rules and regulations and handle disciplinary problems fairly and firmly reporting serious infractions to classroom teacher and/or building administrator.
4. Carry out other duties, as assigned.

 1.    Minimum of two years of college or equivalent two years experience working with children. 

2.   Superior interpersonal skills with parents and staff.
 
3.  Proven behavior management skills preferred.
 
4.   Experience assisting students in inclusion/mainstream models and in self-contained settings preferred.
 
5.   Ability to communicate and interact effectively with classroom teacher.SALARY:      As per ASC/Andover Assistant's Organization Collective Bargaining Agreement
Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility.
APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff.  Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.

Salary : $28