Bridge/TLC Special Ed Assistant — Full‑Time Support

Clinton Public Schools; Clinton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinton Public Schools is seeking a BRIDGE/ TLC Instructional Assistant for Clinton Elementary School in Clinton, MA. The role supports students with special education needs and assists the classroom teacher to enable inclusive instruction for students with a range of cognitive, social, and behavioral needs.

The position includes collaborating with the team, documenting progress, and participating in ongoing training. Wage ranges are posted per hour with a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Aiding in planning and implementing academic and behavioral programming for assigned student in collaboration with other team members.
• Recording and summarizing data.
• Implementing programs including discrete trials.
• Meeting regularly with team members.
• Carrying over therapies (OT, PT, Speech and Language).
• Modifying general education curriculum/expectations to meet student needs and support inclusion.
• Enforcing behavior plans and collecting behavioral data.
• Perform duty work (lunch, recess, line, and bus) as assigned by the teacher/administration.
• Address and handle students with behavioral issues following directions, using de-escalation strategies and, if necessary, non-violent physical restraint.

Education

Associate degree preferred.

Job description

Clinton Public Schools is seeking a BRIDGE/ TLC Instructional Assistant for Clinton Elementary School in Clinton, MA. The role supports students with special education needs and assists the classroom teacher to enable inclusive instruction for students with a range of cognitive, social, and behavioral needs.

The position includes collaborating with the team, documenting progress, and participating in ongoing training. Wage ranges are posted per hour with a full-time schedule.