Ethics and Mission Integration Director jobs in Springfield, MA

Reports to: Special Education Teacher, and the classroom teacher for daily consultation and, through those teachers, to the building principal.

Responsibilities:

Provides assistance to assigned students while working in and out of a variety of classrooms

Essential Functions:

· works primarily with students with IEPs

· maintains high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and their records

· works directly with individual students requiring special instructional/behavioral/social help

· implements teacher/specialist developed lessons, behavior plans without direct supervision

· maintains contact with teacher(s) to monitor progress

· provides information to be included in the preparation of progress reports

· provides escort and assistance to assigned student(s) as necessary throughout the building and school day

· facilitates participation of assigned student(s) in classroom activities and peer interactions

· carries out personal health and safety protocols, including diaper changing as necessary, with appropriate training

· prepares alternative materials as requested by the teacher/specialist

· collects data as directed by teacher and/or therapists

· compiles reports of daily accomplishments and/or behaviors for regular meetings with regular and special educators to review students’ progress.

· participates in in-service training programs and/or workshops as assigned

· performs other duties as assigned

Ability to:

· work with children of varying abilities, including children with substantial disabilities

· communicate effectively with students, teachers, and administration

· modify student work to match students’ level of understanding and development

· maintain cooperative and productive working relationship when dealing with students and staff

· solve practical problems with students and staff

· understand and carry out oral and written directions

· plan and organize work to meet deadlines

· provide information and assistance to parents, the general public and other staff members in a helpful, courteous and timely manner

Knowledge of:

· child development and challenges faced by students with learning or substantial disabilities

· curriculum expectations of grade level to which he/she is assigned

· effective use of computer and relevant educational software applications

· available assistive technologies, with appropriate training

· interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

Qualifications/Education:

· evidence of ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

· post-secondary training and/or Associate’s Degree required

· experience in working within an educational setting preferred

· five or more years’ experience working with children with disabilities preferred

· Approved CORI and Fingerprinting results

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person