Dynamic Educational Assistant — Long-Term Sub

Canton-Public-Schools; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Canton Public Schools at Galvin Middle School in Canton, Massachusetts, is seeking an Educational Assistant – Long Term Sub through at least the first week of October 2026. The role supports students under IEP accommodations and collaborates with teachers and the building team.

The position involves direct instructional support, supervision and collaboration with colleagues, with a 182‑day work year and compensation per the union contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Teaching degree preferred.
• Recent experience working with school-age children.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Other requirements as deemed necessary by the Superintendent of Schools.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual or small groups of students in work assigned by the teacher.
• Guide independent study, enrichment, and remedial work prepared and assigned by the teacher.
• Alert the teacher to any problems or special information about the individual student.
• Assist the teacher in developing strategies for reinforcing or skill development based upon an understanding of individual student needs, abilities, and interests.
• Collect informal academic, behavioral, and social information as requested by the teacher.
• Collaborate with colleagues.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and in-service training as required within the work day.
• Support students in developing life and social skills.
• Perform other duties or tasks specifically articulated within the collective bargaining agreement.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Teaching degree

Job description

Canton Public Schools at Galvin Middle School in Canton, Massachusetts, is seeking an Educational Assistant – Long Term Sub through at least the first week of October 2026. The role supports students under IEP accommodations and collaborates with teachers and the building team.

The position involves direct instructional support, supervision and collaboration with colleagues, with a 182‑day work year and compensation per the union contract.