Position: Extended School Year (ESY) Secondary Instructional Assistant (Summer 2024)

Location: Watertown High School 

Dates: July 1, 2024 - August 8, 2024 (Mondays - Thursdays) 

June 27th - Staff Preparation date

Number of Positions: 18

Compensation: IA-$25.00/hour 

Secondary:

• Connections (Sub-Separate) Teachers - Secondary - 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, Monday-Thursday
• Secondary Small Group (Reading/Math) Instructors - 7:45 AM-12:15 PM, Monday-Thursday
• Learning Support (Sub-Separate)Teachers - Secondary - 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, Monday-Thursday
• ISP (Sub-Separate) Teachers – Secondary - 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, Monday-Thursday
• Instructional Assistants - Learning Support program - 8:15 AM-12:15 PM, Monday-Thursday
• Instructional Assistants - ISP program - 8:15 AM-12:15 PM, Monday-Thursday

Responsibilities:

• Support groupings/classes of special education students in grades 6-12 

• Support whole group and/or small group literacy lessons

• Support whole groups and/or small group Math lessons

• Follow related IEP Goals and Accommodations

• Support age-related social skills and functional behavior

• Progress monitoring and reporting

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Experience working with elementary and/or Secondary preferred

• Experience collaborating with colleagues  

• Experience reading IEPs

• Holds the belief that all children can learn 

• Classroom management

• Attend pre-program training

Qualifications:

• Preferred teaching experience

If you are interested in applying for one of these positions, please submit a cover letter specifying which position(s) you are interested in, and a resume by April 1st, 2024.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.