Special Education Teaching Assistant

GREATER NEW BEDFORD REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

10 Month Position (185 days) Works in both academic and vocational classes.

Position Purpose:

This position supports teachers in creating a safe and engaging educational environment for students with special needs in grades 9–12 academic and vocational classes. The teaching assistant assists with daily instructional activities and performs other related duties as required.

Essential Functions:

• Assists classroom teachers in implementing accommodations, modifications, and instructional strategies outlined in students' IEPs to ensure equitable access to curriculum and learning activities.
• Supports teachers in adapting instructional materials, assignments, assessments, and classroom activities to meet individual student needs.
• Collaborates with teachers and guidance counselors to manage behaviors, and assist with personal care, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitors and reinforces the implementation of accommodations and modifications during instruction and assessments, communicating concerns or recommendations to the special education liaison as appropriate.
• Demonstrates flexibility in assignment and scheduling to meet the changing needs of students and the Special Services Department, including reassignment to different classrooms, programs, or student support roles as directed.
• Provides coverage for classrooms or student support assignments when staffing needs arise, ensuring continuity of services for students.
• Collaborates with teachers and special education staff to promote student success while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with special education regulations.
• Maintains records regarding students' progress in academics and vocational courses. Adheres to student IEPs in assigned classes and tracks individual student data.
• Disseminates information that is observed to the appropriate staff members.
• Communicates as needed with special education liaisons.
• Participates in staff and faculty meetings.
• Participates in the evaluation process.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of the Special Services department.

Recommended Minimum Qualification

Education, Training and Experience: High School graduate, with preferred experience working with students with disabilities

Mission and Values The mission of the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District is to provide education that is rigorous, relevant, and meaningful to each student in a safe and supportive environment, resulting in academic, career and technical excellence. This experience encourages lifelong learning, fosters mutual respect, and instills social responsibility, respect for diversity, and responsible citizenship. Our core values are passion, preparation and perseverance.

Equal Opportunity Employer The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, gender identify or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Non-Discrimination Policy The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, homelessness, immigration or veteran status in its education programs and activities, including admission to or employment in such programs or activities.