PREK/K STRIDES EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT


Boutwell
Wilmington Public Schools
Wilmington, Massachusetts

Job Details
Job ID: 4273170 Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Posted: May 23, 2023 Starting Date: August 24, 2023

Job Description
We are seeking an educational assistant to support preschool/kindergarten age students in our STRIDES
program. The educational assistant will assist students with learning activities developed by the special
education teacher. The educational assistant will work with students in small groups or individually within
the program as well as in general education settings within the school where instruction may be occurring.
The educational assistant will also be responsible for the following:

•Assist the program teacher in the implementation of the student IEPs, support students in accessing curriculum and work under the direction of the special education teacher.
•Assist the special education teacher with implementing individualized educational programs, data collection, and support students as needed during related services. This includes the ACE data collection and related responsibilities.
•Assist students with the development of social and emotional skills and to perform duties as an instructional assistant to the teacher.
•Assist with diapering and/or toileting as needed.
•Work in collaboration with school psychologist, district BCBA, classroom teacher, administration and all other related service providers to assist and implement individualized behavior plans and data collection.
•Ability to assist student(s) with both academic and social/emotional goals as stated in the IEP.
•Participate in trainings as required.
•Assist the teacher in the review and reinforcement of instructional lessons/activities.
•Other duties as assigned by the teacher, the Director of Student Support Services and/or the building principal/administrators as appropriate.

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1

Equal Opportunity Employer
Notice of Non-Discrimination
All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at Wilmington Public Schools are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.

Job Requirements
DEGREE PREFERRED: •Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s preferred EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: •1-2 years working with students with complex special needs •ABA with discrete trial training experience preferred •Safety Care trained or the ability to be Safety Care trained ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: •Safety Care Certified or ability to participate in Safety Care training
  • Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

  • Application Questions
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    Contact Information
    Kristen Walsh, Principal-Boutwell Early Childhood Center
    17 Boutwell St
    Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887
    Phone: 978-694-6070
    Email: kristen.walsh@wpsk12.com