Kindergarten Assistant Teacher Job Framingham area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS HARMONY GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TITLE:

Kindergarten Assistant Teacher School Year

POSITION SUMMARY: To assist student(s) in Kindergarten under the direction of a certified teacher by generally working in an inclusionary setting (i.e. least restrictive environment); more specifically, to assist the teacher in general daily classroom activities, support the delivery of curriculum and instruction, help students with varied and diverse learning profiles, including those with special needs, and care for their physical, emotional health and safety while affirming their abilities and striving to promote dignity in all relationships in order to deliver Framingham Public Schools’ high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the opportunity gap among subgroups within the schools.

OUR

MISSION:

Framingham Public Schools is committed to excellence for all students. Our mission statement guides our work:
Through a comprehensive education, we aim to create and empower free-thinking, responsible citizens who can participate equally in our rich and diverse community. FPS and the community stand united in our core values:

Providing a safe, inclusive, culturally responsive teaching and learning environment;

Engaging antiracist and responsible civic advocates;

Respecting diversity of thought, learners, cultures, and community;

Fostering learning and healthy growth of all students and staff;

Ensuring every school will be an active, participatory, equitable community.

Diversity among teachers undoubtedly advances the academic achievement of students. Compliance obligations establish a baseline which we seek to exceed. As a district, Framingham Public Schools is committed to achieving, developing, and maintaining a workforce reflective of the rich racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity of our students. Framingham Public Schools aims to teach our children, and ourselves, to be culturally proficient and inclusive in order to live, learn, and work together in a vibrant and diverse world.

Indeed, Framingham Public Schools is committed to inspiring our school community to be accepting and willing to learn from individuals with differing backgrounds. Our goal is to reflect the diverse community we serve and create a great place to work for everyone by embracing the individual skills, perspectives, and experiences our people bring to the workplace and harnessing these for high performance and improved service delivery.

We want our employees to feel included, valued, and respected and have access to equal opportunity, which supports full participation mingham Public Schools seeks to retain the diverse talent in our workforce and support our people to maintain a long and productive working career.

Framingham Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from persons with disabilities and who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

At least an Associate’s Degree (otherwise must pass the Parapro Test). Additional specialized training in child development, education, or a related field is desirable.

TRAINING AND

EXPERIENCE:

Some experience working with children, especially special education students and/or children with Autism, PDD, or other neurological disorders, is a plus. Framingham Public Schools seeks candidates whose background, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of education. Also, we are interested in candidates who will bring to their professional practice the perspective that comes from a non-traditional educational background or an understanding of the experiences of those underrepresented in the educational field.

SKILLS

AND ABILITY:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read and comprehend documents such as memos, safety rules, and procedure manuals;

To express ideas clearly in written and oral communication;

To work as a team member;

To establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the community;

To embrace a proactive and solution-focused approach to meeting student needs;

To work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner;

To perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Committee policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an…


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