Notice of Vacancy
Integration Assistant
WALES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2026-2027
Start Date: August 31, 2026
Salary Range: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Reports to: Special Education Teacher, and the classroom teacher for daily consultation and, through those teachers, to the building principal.
Responsibilities:
Provides assistance to assigned students while working in and out of a variety of class
Essential Functions:
- works primarily with students with IEPs
- 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(s) as necessary throughout the building and school day
- facilitates participation of assigned student(s) 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
- Ability to:
- 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
- Knowledge of:
- 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
- Qualifications/Education:
- 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 Associate's 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
Please submit letter of interest, resume, and three current letters of reference through school spring:
Kerri Mahota, Principal
Wales Elementary School
41 Main Street
Wales, MA 01081
POSTED: 8/24/26 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled
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