MTSS Assistant - Bilingual: CL

All candidates who wish to be considered for this position must complete and submit the online employment application.

6 hours per day, 190 days per year including holidays, on-going.

Benefits eligible:
Comprehensive Benefit information can be found here.

Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled

The job of "MTSS Assistant" is done for the purpose(s) of assisting (under the direct supervision of a special education teacher, specialist, and/or classroom teacher) in the instruction and supervision of students needing additional support. Students may have one or more academic, emotional, cognitive, social/behavioral, physical and/or sensory challenges.

• Provides support to students within the Multi-Tiered Systems for Support (MTSS) framework in both academic and social/behavioral domains
• Works with students in small and large group settings, as well as in individual settings
• Assists teachers and/or specialists for the purpose of implementing academic lesson plans and/or developing students' behavioral/social skills both in special classrooms and in the general education setting
• Adapts classroom work/homework under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce individual and classroom learning objectives
• Maintains specialized equipment identified for individual or classroom use for the purpose of addressing student learning needs and ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment
• Maintains classroom equipment and student files/records as pertains to special education files/records for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment, including database entries for student collections and Medicaid billing purposes
• Monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment and addressing individual student learning needs
• Performs recordkeeping and basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying, etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student file, providing classroom materials and supporting home-to-school/school-to-home communications
• Utilizes district approved de-escalation and physical intervention techniques (Right Response) when needed in both specialized and general education classroom settings and in non-instructional locations within and around the school environment
• Assists teachers to develop materials for student IEP, FBA, BIP, ERPA, and 504 implementation
• Uses progress monitoring tools under the guidance of the teacher for the purpose of determining student learning outcomes and collects other student performance data as directed by the teacher and/or specialist
• Prompt and regular attendance

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities to meet the needs of assigned students
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skills/knowledge
• Confers with teachers and specialists for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing of students' objectives
• Performs other related duties as determined by the teacher, specialist or school administrator, which are indicated to meet the academic and social/behavioral needs of students.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures of the District
• Follows school building procedures
• Attends workshops, staff development classes, seminars and other meetings for continued professional growth as requested or approved by the Director or designee

• High school diploma or equivalent
• AA degree, 72 college credits or pass the ETS Para Pro Assessment
• Post high school training in child development and related training desired
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking required
• Skills Test – For Math and/or Reading Authorization

• Prior job-related experience, paid or volunteer, with school age children

• Positive disposition with a growth mindset that all children can learn
• Skills to…