Substitute Teaching Assistant/Instructional Aide

Title: Substitute Teaching Assistant/Instructional Aide Reports to: Classroom Teacher/Principal SEEM Collaborative Hurd Program is a separate special education setting located at The Ripley School in Melrose. It serves students in grades K-5 with emotional, behavioral, social and/or learning needs that affect their ability to learn in a general education setting. Scope of Duties: Responsible to and functions under the direction of assigned supervisor. Assists the teacher/classroom team in the delivery of instruction and actively supports student in all activities; learning, play, specials, etc. Assists the teacher in implementing classroom and individual behavior management systems to ensure the safety of students in all environments. Assists in facilitating independence, social awareness, language and appropriate behavior. Participates in training in relevant areas. Carries out other assigned duties, for example; supervise student(s) at lunch or in the playground; personal care support such as toileting, self-care, clerical tasks, etc. as assigned by the classroom teacher, program principal or Summer lead staff. Must be able to lift, pull or push approximately 40 lbs. and have the ability to move quickly from standing to floor and floor to standing. Must be willing to work with verbally and/or physically aggressive students. Must be friendly, professional, able to collaborate with colleagues, able to remain calm in high-stress situations and able to accept and utilize constructive feedback. Employment is contingent upon passing a SAFIS fingerprint and CORI screening.