Middle School Program Assistant
About the Employer
Job Summary
The WSD is seeking a Program Assistant to work with one or more students at our middle school.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide support to one or more students regarding emotional regulation, academics, social and functional skills.
• Assist with the implementation of behavior and crisis plans.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to discuss behavior management strategies and obtain necessary information for successfully addressing challenging behavior.
• Model effective behavior management strategies to students, teachers and staff.
• Keep detailed data on student progress using task analysis, behavioral charts and other measures.
• Attend and participate in team meetings when appropriate
• Attend and participate in all relevant training such as crisis prevention intervention (CPI) training.
• Implement CPI strategies throughout the day.
• Effectively manage escalated student behavior.
• Collaborate with team members which could include OT, PT, SLP, and others specialized providers.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Support Services and/or the classroom teacher/Special Educator.
Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent, plus
• Minimum of 48 credit hours at an institution of higher education or associate’s degree (or higher) or can meet a standard of quality through a formal state or local academic assessment.
• Candidates with experience working with children (school or other settings) and/or coursework relating to the field will be a plus.
Physical Requirements
Employee must have the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Additional Information
Other additional duties may include but are not limited to recess, lunch and bus support.
Working Conditions
This candidate must be a team player who enjoys working with school-aged students, and has good classroom management skills.
How to Apply
If interested, please apply through Schoolspring.
Contact Information
Please contact Katherine Blair, Director of Support Services at kblair@wsdvt.org if you have any questions.