School Hiring Looking for Teaching Assistant #ESF7400 at Newton, MA Full Time

The Assistant Teacher works closely with Head Teachers to assist in the planning/delivery of classroom instruction and the monitoring/documentation of student progress, in addition to providing students with the supports they need to be successful in both the classroom and in the milieu. The Assistant Teacher is assigned to both academic classes and specials, as well as homeroom and enrichment classes throughout the day.

The successful candidate for this challenging and rewarding position will have the following qualities and experience:

• Demonstrated compassion and kindness towards students, families and staff
• Belief that students who demonstrate unexpected behaviors have gaps in their skills, with a drive to identify these gaps and then teach to the skill areas to address these gaps
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively as a team
• Demonstrated experience working successfully with students in grades 3-12
• Demonstrated desire to pursue a career in the education or clinical field

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Experience working with elementary/middle school and/or high school students (grades 3-12) required
• Experience working with students with moderate disabilities preferred