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Notice of Vacancy Integration Assistant TANTASQUA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL School Year: 2025-2026 Salary Range: $18.83 - $25.74 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 classrooms 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 preferred * 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: Peter Dufresne, Principal Tantasqua Regional High School 319 Brookfield Road Fiskdale, MA 01518 dufresnep@ POSTED: 11/7/25APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11/21/28