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Background on Southbridge Public Schools:

Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,200 students in six schools. The district is presently undergoing extensive turnaround at all levels, with the assistance of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This creates unique opportunities for teachers and students. One example is a long-term partnership with the University of Connecticut to develop Southbridge Schools to be a national demonstration site for successful implementation of PBIS strategies. Additionally, the district is the recipient of a number of significant grants that allow Secondary School redesign, curriculum enhancements, improved culture and climate and afterschool opportunities for students. If you feel strongly about improving the educational experience for students and have a commitment to social justice, Southbridge Public Schools welcomes you.

More information about Southbridge Public Schools can be found here.

Position: Educational Assistant

Reports to: Site Coordinators

Effective dates of Employment: July 5, 2023-August 4, 2023 Monday-Friday 7:45am-1:15pm

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English and Spanish to perform the duties of this position preferred
• Relate well to people of all ethnic groups
• Citizenship, residency or Work VISA in the United States required

Duties/Responsibilities:

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  Assist teachers/facilitators in the supervision of programming and program learning activities
• Provide assistance and learning support to students
• Reinforce skills introduced by teachers/facilitators to help students master concepts and skills
• Use PBIS strategies in managing student behavior and maintaining programming and 21st Century expectations
• Assists in the development of communication skills, progressive learning skills and making teachers, community partners and others aware of students' learning deficiencies
• Help teachers/facilitators with development/preparation of learning materials/instructional resources and the environment to support student SEL skills around communication, self regulation and relations with peers
• Assist Site Coordinators with attendance, snack and student transitions to programming/activities
• Assist staff in student supervision at program site and off-site
• Assist Site Coordinators in data collection and administering surveys
• Maintains confidentiality of student records
• Establishes and maintains cooperative, congenial and supportive working relations with others
• Uses universal health precautions for preventing illness and infections and proper body mechanics for interacting with students and moving heavy objects
• Assists special education students as directed by Site Coordinators
• Adapts program activities, assignments and or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher/ facilitator for the purpose of supporting special education students to participate in activities
• Engages all students throughout the program using team building, SEL activities and opening/ closing circles
• Co-facilitates opening and closing circles incorporating SEL skill building methods

Hourly Rate: $30.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, age, or sexual orientation.