High School Support Staff - Special Ed

High School Support Staff
- Special Ed.

School Administrative Unit 70 Hanover High School
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This job is also posted in School Administrative Unit 70

Job : 4926957

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 09, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Join a dynamic team of professional educators; enjoy full benefits, a positive work environment, and a truly collegial school. Our Educational Assistants work closely with our learning teams to provide innovative and creative academic, social, and behavioral support to our high school students. You will work closely with a small number of students and teachers, working to make HHS the positive and supportive environment it is.

Become a vital member of our team. Ideal candidates will thrive in a high energy, team-oriented atmosphere. Position starts immediately and will remain open until filled.

This position is governed by theHSS/NEA-NH Union Agreement .

Thisis a school year position with an hourly range of $19.05 to $24.99 depending on education and experience.

Please visit the Information for New Hires page for details about benefits and more.

POSITION TITLE:
Special Education
- Support Staff

Job Description Approved By:
SAU 70 School Board

Date: 01/01/2018

The Special Education Assistant is employed to assist one or a small number of specific students with special needs in the educational setting. The students’ goals and objectives are re-assessed on an annual basis. The Individual Student Assistant is employed to support the special education teacher in the implementation of the student’s Individual Education Program.

Case Manager and Building Administrator

N/A

Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position:

• Assists in the delivery of instruction services outlined in the Individual Education Plan/504 Plan and further interpreted and supervised by the respective special education teacher, special education administrator, or other administrative personnel.
• Provides other services specifically outlined in the student’s Individual Education Plan/504 Plan. Provides anecdotal reports when deemed necessary.
• Serves as a resource person, if and when requested, to the Special Education Team about the student’s needs and progress.
• When necessary, assists the student to whom assigned in such physical tasks as moving from room to room, using the lavatory, and performing life skills (e.g. brushing teeth, washing hands, etc.). These tasks may include lifting.
• Alerts teacher(s) to any concerns about the student.
• Accompanies the student on field trips or to job sites, including week-long and overnight field trips.
• Recognizes that student progress and records are confidential and must be discussed only with appropriate school personnel.
• Recognizes that all communication with parents and other third parties regarding students shall not be the responsibility of the assistant and shall be conducted only by the professional staff.
• Assists teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom behavior or monitoring specific behavior management plans.
• Assists with supervisory duties including, but not limited to, recess, lunchroom, and bus.
• Participates in in-service programs, as assigned.
• Performs any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the administration.

Evaluation will be completed by the Case Manager and Building Administrator prior to May 31. Evaluation will be based on professional performance and effectiveness in carrying out the responsibilities of

the position as defined.

At-will; non exempt