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Extended School Year - Elementary Instructional Assistant Bridge
Location
Andover Public Schools, Andover, MA
Job Type
Temporary
Job Number
S27020
Department
Special Services
Opening Date
03/27/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Minimum Hours per Week
18
Description
The BRIDGE program is a specialized, intensive program based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis that serves students on the Autism Spectrum. The program consists of a special education teacher, supporting instructional assistants, and consultation from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Speech and Language Pathologist, and Occupational Therapist. The services provide to students in this program include a combination of discrete trial training, supported inclusion, small group activities, and incidental teaching. The goal of the program is for students to increase their independent skills in all areas, including academics, recreation, social, communication, self-care, motor, behavior regulation, as well as the generalization of these skills to new situations and environments.
Responsibilities
Monitor and assist students as needed in their daily routines across classroom activities and/or settings.
Assist in collecting data for behavioral or academic progress.
Follow through with behavioral interventions as designated and demonstrated by the classroom teacher.
Assist with students requiring self-help skills in the areas of safety, eating, and toileting.
June 29th - August 6th
8:30 - 12:30
Employee Benefits
Employer Town of Andover
Address 36 Bartlet St
Andover, Massachusetts, 01810
Phone 978-623-8960 (Town Positions)
978-623-8500 (School Positions)
Website http://andoverma.gov