Education Support Specialist for Student Growth

Southbridge Public Schools; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Southbridge Public Schools in Massachusetts is seeking an educational assistant to support teachers in classrooms and across school operations, helping provide a safe, supportive learning environment for students.

The role emphasizes assisting with instruction, behavior management, data collection, and development of learning materials, with preferred qualifications including an Associate or Bachelor’s degree, Spanish language skills, and experience with 9–12 grade students.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors Degree Preferred
• Spanish Language Skills Strongly Preferred
• Experience with 9-12 grade students Strongly Preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in the supervision of classroom and school-wide learning activities, providing assistance and learning support to students.
• Provides instruction to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher and reinforces skills to help students master concepts and skills introduced by teacher.
• Assists teachers in checking and objectively evaluating students’ work; teaches students individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines.
• Uses professionally developed positive behavior strategies in managing student behavior and maintaining classroom and school-wide order.
• Attends meetings and in-services as required.

Skills

Classroom support

Student supervision

Spanish language

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Southbridge Public Schools in Massachusetts is seeking an educational assistant to support teachers in classrooms and across school operations, helping provide a safe, supportive learning environment for students.

The role emphasizes assisting with instruction, behavior management, data collection, and development of learning materials, with preferred qualifications including an Associate or Bachelor’s degree, Spanish language skills, and experience with 9–12 grade students.