Educational Assistant - Behavior Interventionist

Wilmington Public Schools

  • Wilmington, MA
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    The Educational Assistant will be responsible for the following: Work under the supervision of the school adjustment counselors and special education teachers to support the delivery of social and emotional/behavioral interventions within the general education classroom or any other setting within the school where instruction may be occurring. We are seeking a Behavioral Intervention Educational Assistant at the Early Childhood Centers to support students with and without disabilities in achieving their educational goals.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWilmington, MA

    Description

    We are seeking a Behavioral Intervention Educational Assistant at the Early Childhood Centers to support students with and without disabilities in achieving their educational goals. The Educational Assistant will be responsible for the following:

    • Work under the supervision of the school adjustment counselors and special education teachers to support the delivery of social and emotional/behavioral interventions within the general education classroom or any other setting within the school where instruction may be occurring.
    • Provide students a variety of supports (social, emotional, and behavioral) to meet the varied and individual needs of each student.
    • Assist school staff by implementing student accommodations according to individual IEPs, 504 Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans, and/or the District Curriculum Accommodation Plan.
    • Assist school staff by collecting data on students' behaviors, goals, and/or objectives.
    • Work with students individually or in groups to support access to learning and the development of social/emotional skills.
    • Work collaboratively with all school and district staff.
    • Deliver focused, individualized behavioral support aligned with students' needs.
    • Provide real-time coaching, redirection, and de-escalation skills and strategies.
    • Participate in meetings, Safety Care training, and professional development opportunities as assigned by the building or district administrator.
    • Collaborate closely with classroom teachers and support staff to co-design, model, and reinforce effective behavior management strategies and social-emotional learning techniques.
    • Maintain professional working relationships with all staff.
    • Attend staff meetings as designated by the Educational Assistant contract.
    • Maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of their work with all students and staff.
    • Other related duties as assigned by the ECC building principal.

    This position is split between both the Wildwood and Boutwell Early Childhood Centers (ECC)