Child specific aide

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Posted: June 7, 2024 Closed: June 14, 2024Employment Opportunity: Shrewsbury Public SchoolsPOSITION: Paraprofessional Child Specific Classroom AssistantFull-time: 2023-2024 School YearDo you want to make a difference? Do you enjoy working with kids? Want to join an inspiring team of educational professionals? If so, please consider applying for a CSA position at Shrewsbury Public Schools.Shrewsbury Public Schools has immediate openings and is currently accepting applications for Child Specific Assistants. This is a benefit and association (union) eligible position. The Child Specific Assistant position is generally full-time during the school year with some opportunities to work in the summer special education program. These assistants work with students in a Child Specific Assistant situation, which may include a 1:1, 1:2 or another designated placement ratio. These assistants work in schools/programs with assigned students in all grades. Students receive support both in and out of the general education environment.We are interested in candidates who are invested in the achievement, equity, and access of all learners in and beyond the classroom. Candidates with diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, class, and/or gender background and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.Essential Functions and Responsibilities: May potentially work 1:1 or in a 1:2 or other designated ratio depending on the nature of the disability and learning needsMay work with a small group or whole of students to facilitate lessons and activities following the classroom teachers instructionsBased on the student population and census in the building, may be assigned to different buildingsMay participate and facilitate in Community activities (i.e. vocational, travel training, independent living skills, etc.)Follow prescribed criteria for providing and/or fading student supportProvide academic support based on classroom assignments and curriculum presented. This may include pre-teaching and re-teachingSupport students to ensure their educational materials and assignments are organized and followed through onProvide all accommodations delineated within a students designated IEP/504Implement modifications that have been developed by the classroom teacher and/or Special Education teacherDevelop materials based on specific instruction from the classroom teacher and/or Special Education teacherPotentially assigned to multiple/different classroom, grade levels or teamsAbility to implement behavioral/social support plans within the classroom to individual students or group of students (including but not limited to attending, non-compliance, completion of tasks, wandering, following rules and classroom expectations)Regular Education and Special Education students will be supportedIf you are primarily assigned to a student but are working on independent skills, you may support other studentsProvide general support for the classroom teacherComplete all required documentation related to incidents, accidents, discipline, assault, etc.Complete data collection related to academic functioning/student performance that supports instructionSupport students accessing technologyProvide classroom coverage when neededProvide carryover of instructional practices developed by related service providers (Speech, OT, PT, Psychologist, etc.)Creating opportunities and instructing students to be independent in a variety of settings across their school daySupport students during their specials, lunch, and recess timesMay support a student during arrival and dismissal Facilitate positive relationships and engagements with peersMay participate in team level meetings and consultations, clinicsShare relevant information about learners with teachers and other school personnel as needed to facilitate problem solving, decision making, and program planningSupport students with organization of materials, assignments, and schedulesMay need to assist with note taking or scribingMaintain student confidentialityAssist in the development of portfolios for MCAS when appropriateAssist in the facilitation of MCAS based on accommodationsEnsure that all accommodations outlined in the DCAP (District Curriculum Accommodation Plan) are implemented based on student needsCarry out other assignments designated by the PrincipalRequired Skills, Experience, Competencies: High school degree or equivalentOne or more years of experience in a similar roleExhibits the core values of Shrewsbury Public SchoolsAcademic knowledge of the grade level supportedEnjoys children and is dedicated to the education of all childrenWorks flexibly in a changing environmentPhysical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicateThe employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, climb, runThe employee must occasionally be able to lift and/or safely move children/objectsThe employee must be able to work in a noisy, stressful, high-pressure environment, and still be able to concentrate and keep children safeAbility to respond to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, behavior problems, abusive students, etc.)May be exposed to bodily fluids including saliva, urine, feces, vomit, blood, and/or other bodily fluidsThe job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness, although in a clean environmentMay assist medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students personal hygieneMay assist students with physical and/or cognitive disabilities with grooming, feeding, toileting, diapering.The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, official or unofficial copies of undergraduate/graduate transcripts, license # or unofficial copy of license if applicable, and three current professional letters of reference, including one from a direct supervisor or evaluator.Please apply via or email the above hiring material to Meghan Bartlett at The Shrewsbury Public Schools is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.