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Interventionists Essex Westford School District We are seeking skilled individuals to work with students (grades K-8) with significant emotional challenges and mental health issues and/or to provide discrete trial instruction and specialized supports to a student(s) beginning with the 2019-20 school year. We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications: 1 to 2 years of directly related experience or training working with children on the autism spectrum and/or with severe emotional disturbances preferred.Able to implement behavioral modification plans, provide crisis intervention, manage aggressive behaviors, and work on a multidisciplinary team. Ability to use adaptive technology.Working knowledge of autism spectrum disorders and severe emotional disturbances including teaching methods, theories and laws. Understanding of standard classroom operations and teaching methods. Willingness and ability to be trained in restrictive behavioral intervention.Ability to read and interpret documents such as educational plans and behavioral data.Ability to attend an evening course on direct instruction and after school training sessions.Must be committee to working effectively with diverse community populations and expected to strengthen such capacity if hired.Bachelor's degree in psychology, mental health, education or other appropriate discipline desired. EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. If you are committed to the success of all students but do not meet all qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply. Positions pay $19.15/hour for up to 6.5 hours/day during the school year. Additional hours may also be needed for attendance at special meetings or training before or after school. Excellent benefits package available including family medical and dental insurance, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan with up to 6% employer contribution and paid sick and personal leave. For more information or to apply, please CLICK APPLY (Job ID ). Category: Education , Keywords: Special Education Teacher

Individual Assistant Our Essex High School is looking for an individual to assist an intensive special needs high school student physically, behaviorally and instructionally in the classroom setting. The position is available beginning with the 2019-20 school year. We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications: Related experience in a school setting preferred.Good working knowledge of children. Must be able to perform toileting and tube feeding duties, as well as the ability to lift high school aged students. Good working knowledge of disabilities of special education students, and special education teaching methods, theories and laws preferred.Basic health care or nursing nurse's aide training/experience desirable.Good understanding of standard classroom operations and teaching methods. EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. If you are committed to the success of all students but do not meet all qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply. Position pays $17.91/hour for approximately 6.5 hours/day. Excellent benefits package available including family medical and dental, term life insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan with up to 6% employer contribution and paid leaves. CLICK APPLY TO BE DIRECTED TO ONLINE APPLICATION Category: Education , Keywords: Teacher Assistant