LPN Classroom Assistant

Special Education Teacher & Classroom Teacher for daily consultation and through those teachers to the building principal.

Provides assistance to assigned student while working in and out of a variety of classrooms.

· Works primarily with students with IEP’s

· Maintains high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and their records

· Works directly with individual students requiring special instructional/behavioral/social help

· Implements teacher/specialist developed lessons, behavior plans without direct supervision

· Maintains contact with teacher(s) to monitor progress

· Provides information to be included in the preparation of progress reports

· Provides escort and assistance to assigned student as necessary throughout the building and school day

· Facilitates participation of assigned student in classroom activities and peer interactions

· Carries out personal health and safety protocols, including diaper changing as necessary, with appropriate training

· Prepares alternative materials as requested by the teacher/specialist

· Collects data as directed by teacher and/or therapists

· Compiles reports of daily accomplishments and/or behaviors for regular meetings with regular and special educators to review students’ progress.

· Participates in in-service training programs and/or workshops as assigned

· Performs other duties as assigned including office administration duties

· Work with children of varying abilities, including children with substantial disabilities

· Communicate effectively with students, teachers and administration

· Modify student work to match students’ level of understanding and development

· Maintain cooperative and productive working relationship when dealing with students and staff

· Solve practical problems with students and staff

· Understand and carry out oral and written directions

· Plan and organize work to meet deadlines

· Provide information and assistance to parents, the general public and other staff members in a helpful, courteous and timely manner

· Child development and challenges faced by students with learning or substantial disabilities

· Curriculum expectations of grade level to which he/she is assigned

· Effective use of computer and relevant educational software applications

· Available assistive technologies, with appropriate training

· Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

· Evidence of ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

· Post-secondary training and/or Associates’ degree required

· Experience in working within an educational setting preferred

· Five or more years’ experience working with children with disabilities preferred

· Approved CORI and Fingerprinting results.

Jessica Bolduc, Director of Special Education

Tantasqua Regional/Union 61 School Districts

320A Brookfield Road, Fiskdale MA 01518

bolducj@tantasqua

Posted: August 6, 2025 Application Deadline: August 20, 2025

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person