QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s from an accredited college/university in a related field
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• Solid related experience may substitute for a degree

• Specialized Knowledge Preferred: child growth and development, disabilities, applied behavioral analysis (ABA), growth mindset, inclusive practices, cultural proficiency, anti-bias instruction, social-emotional learning, assistive technology and/or technology integration
• CORI and Fingerprinting: All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Working in a diverse public school setting and with English Language learners
• Working with students with special abilities, including students with physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges
• Collecting data and implementing IEPs under the direction of a special educator
• Teaching life skills such as communication, eating, cleaning, and toileting
• Highly desirable to have experience with:
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• Knowledge in the areas of literacy and math instruction

• Second Step
• Responsive Classroom
• PBS (Positive Behavioral Supports) using the FAIR system
• Zones of Regulation
• Social Thinking
• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

SKILLS:

• Creates a welcoming, supportive, and equitable learning environment
• Implements instructional and assessment modifications and/or accommodations as directed and where needed
• Empowers students to be critical thinkers who can reflect on their learning, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and implement learned strategies
• Partners and collaborates with team teachers, department colleagues, and specialists
• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students and colleagues
• Integrates technology in order to enhance and extend student learning experiences
• Has a passion for working with students and be flexible and collaborative
• Demonstrate a belief in growth mindset for students and self
• Multitasks in a fast-paced environment and nurture student growth
• Possessing Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, is highly desirable

Please refer the Job description for details