The Sharon Public Schools is seeking a 1.0 FTE long-term substitute Instructional Assistant for the TBL program at Sharon Middle School.

Position is available 11/1-12/20/24

The Sharon Middle School Team Based Learning Program (TBL) is our in

district therapeutic program for students with social emotional disabilities grade 6-8.

The role of the specialized instructional assistant is to support students with social/emotional disabilities in and out of the TBL program. Additionally, the IA is there to help promote pro-social behavior for students and help them to generalize skills learned as well as intervene as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum high school diploma, (two years post-high school education, Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred) 

REPORT TO: Building Principal/ Assistant Principal, (Director of Student Services)

General Description: To assist teachers in providing students with a nurturing, supportive and collaborative environment where curriculum and instruction are aligned to standards and the needs of each child. Responsibilities will vary according to the school, students, and program /classroom where the instructional assistant is assigned.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Practice ethical and professional standards and maintain strict standards of student and family confidentiality.
• Become familiar with student IEP, including but not limited to:  social/emotional, activities of daily living, and/or behavioral needs.
• Assist with specific student supports, either as individual or small groups in the implementation of educational and/or IEP goals and benchmarks.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with diverse learning styles.
• Reinforce the principles of social interaction programs by modeling positive behavior.
• Provide support services in all environments of the school setting under the guidance of the lead special education teacher, related service providers, academic and behavioral interventionists, and the building principal. 
• Provide behavioral support including but not limited to, student-specific accommodations, and implementation of behavior support plan as applicable.  
• Report any issues directly to the classroom teacher and/or the Special Education Teacher as applicable.
• Implement/provide the special education teacher and general education teachers accommodations and modifications to student lessons.
• May assist a substitute assigned to the classroom when a teacher is absent or attending meetings, as possible and appropriate. 
• Follow IEP accommodations as directed by a Special Education Teacher.
• Attend Professional Development as assigned.
• Assist/accompany students with leaving and entering the building (including to and from their mode of transportation).
• Performs other duties as assigned by building administration.
• Modifies curriculum and/or curriculum materials as needed for inclusion opportunities with the Lead Teacher for student success.
• Maintaining a student notebook in a neat and orderly manner as applicable.
• Record accurate data on skills and/or behaviors  as directed, when applicable
• Work with students on the generalization and maintenance of skills.
• Data collection on targeted skills, as needed

Experience with middle school students and students with emotional disabilities preferred.

This is a full-time position that follows the Sharon Public Schools Calendar.

Salary commensurate with experience per the Instructional Assistants Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Posted until filled