Extended School Year - Elementary Instructional Assistant Bridge

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
• Benefits

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

1. Monitor and assist students as needed in their daily routines across classroom activities and/or settings.

2. Assist in collecting data for behavioral or academic progress.

3. Follow through with behavioral interventions as designated and demonstrated by the classroom teacher.

4. 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