Kindergarten Instructional Assistant (Broadmeadow) SY25-26 at Needham Public Schools

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive dynamic and multicultural community seeking an energetic skilled and warm Instructional assistant to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.Description:The Instructional assistant works in an inclusive setting to support one or more students in one or more classrooms. Instructional Assistants are trained and supported by the classroom teacher and Special Education Liaison and supervised by the Special Education Coordinator and Principal.Job Summary:The Instructional Assistant provides academic social-emotional and behavioral support for students during the day. Support can be provided in whole class small group or one-to-one in all content addition to classroom responsibilities Instructional Assistants provide supervision at specials recess and lunch and perform other duties assigned to them. This is a 35-hour-per-week position.Job Requirements:Ahighly motivated self-starter who can work both independently and collaborativelyAbility to be flexible in order tofollow the routines of multiple classroom schedulesPatience and the ability to make quick decisions when dealing with dysregulated studentsExperience working on a team well-established communication and interpersonal skills strong written communication skillsGood communication skills Experience in developing and implementingbehavior plans and collecting behavior dataFlexibility to workonline or in personAbility to follow ateacher-directed planningAbility to maintain a positive instructional atmosphere in the classroomAbility to communicate effectively with studentsAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.Any other responsibilities as assigned.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Ability to carry out verbal and written instructionsKnowledge of academic and social skills unique to elementary-aged studentsAbility to make decisions in the moment to ensure the safety of all studentsAbility to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needsAbility to work collaboratively with multiple team membersAbility to maintain confidential information regarding students and familiesEffective written and verbal communication skillsQualifications:-Pursuit of Bachelors Degree in Education or in a field working with elementary-aged children-Prior experience with students with special needsApplication Procedure:Please apply online at will be considered when a cover letter resume three letters of recommendation and transcripts have been attached to our online applications.Applications will be considered only when a cover letter resume three letters of recommendation and transcripts have been attached to your online application.Compensation and Benefits:Hourly rate range: $23.94 - $27.97/hrPlease review theContract Cand this page to learn more about employee compensation and benefits.The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion disability age active military/veteran status ancestry genetic information or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies employment policies and other administered programs and addition students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website. Key Skills System Design,Classroom Experience,Learning Technology,Instructional Design,Adult Education,SCORM,LMS,Training & Development,Adobe Dreamweaver,Adobe Captivate,Curriculum Development,Web Accessibility Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 23 - 27