Educational Assistant: Medically Fragile Classroom Prek - Grade 1

Eastford Road School; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southbridge Public Schools Eastford Road School in Southbridge, Massachusetts is hiring an Educational Assistant for the Medically Fragile Classroom (PreK–Grade 1). Immediate start; salary ranges from $22.14 to $30.46 per hour, with full‑time status and requirements including an Associates degree preferred.

Responsibilities include supporting teachers, reinforcing instruction, and assisting with IEP goals and student care. Apply by Dec 31, 2026; contact Human Resources for more details.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in supervising classroom activities and provides learning support to students.
• Delivers instruction to students as prescribed by supervising teacher; reinforces skills.
• Assists in checking and evaluating student work; teaches students individually and in small groups.
• Uses positive behavior strategies to maintain classroom order and support student learning.
• Prepares instructional materials and resources; maintains required documentation and records.

Skills

Citizenship/residency required

Education

Associates Degree Preferred

Job description

Educational Assistant: Medically Fragile Classroom Prek - Grade 1

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Job Details

Job ID: 5388981

Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jul 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,000 students across six schools—and we are in the midst of an exciting and measurable transformation. With support from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, we’re seeing real gains in student achievement and school culture. Twice recognized as a Gold-Level PBIS District, we’re proud of the academic growth our students are demonstrating and the positive momentum building across K–12. This progress is fueled by passionate educators, high-quality curriculum, targeted professional development, and an unwavering commitment to our students.

Many of our learners face significant challenges, but our educators don’t see limits—they see potential. We are a team that believes in the power of high expectations, strong relationships, and consistent support to drive student success. As we continue to accelerate our progress, we’re seeking educators who are committed, reflective, and ready to collaborate in a learning-focused, student-centered environment.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and grow as part of a dedicated team, consider building your career with Southbridge Public Schools.

Essential Job Functions

1. Assists teachers in the supervision of classroom and school-wide learning activities, providing assistance and learning support to students.
2. Provides instruction to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher and reinforces skills to help students master concepts and skills introduced by teacher.
3. Assists teachers in checking and objectively evaluating students’ work; teaches students individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines.
4. Uses professionally developed positive behavior strategies in managing student behavior and maintaining classroom and school-wide order.
5. Assists in the development of communication skills, progressive learning skills; making the teacher aware of students learning deficiencies; documents records of learning activities.
6. Preschool and Kindergarten Educational Assistants will assist students with developmentally appropriate self-care skills.
7. Assists professionals with the development/preparation of learning materials/instructional resources and the environment.
8. Prepares instructional reports and completes required forms, schedules, records, and other data as required.
9. Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology and practices, as job appropriate, being used by SPS.
10. Attends meetings and in-services as required.
11. Reinforces rules of the school.
12. Responds to emergency situations.
13. Attends training and maintains certification in district offered physical management and verbal de-escalation.
14. Performs monitoring duties as assigned.
15. Use of universal health precautions for preventing illness and infections and proper body mechanics for interacting with students and moving heavy objects.
16. Maintains confidentiality of student records.
17. Establishes and maintains cooperative, congenial and supportive working relationships with others.
18. Carries out TEAM decisions and provides services required by IEPs as assigned by the teacher/provider, related service provider or Tier 4 educational assistant.
19. Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher, (e.g. reinforcement of IEP goals and objectives, etc.) for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives as well as providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.
20. Prepares and uses adaptive equipment and assistive technology prescribed by professionals.
21. Assists PTs, OTs, SLPs and nurses to maintain adaptive equipment.
22. Assists students in transferring to and from supportive/functional positions.
23. Supports and assists students with activities designed by specialty service providers.
24. Assists and supports students with fine motor activities as appropriate to individual development.
25. Assists and supports students with gross motor activities as appropriate to individual development.
26. Assists and supports students with Activities of Daily Living (toileting, dressing, feeding, care of service animals, etc.) as appropriate to individual development.
27. Assists nurses with procedures required for learners who have special health care needs.
28. Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, support and skill-building to students in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.
29. Provides instructional, vocational, and developmental assistance to mentally, physically, emotionally disabled, and other special needs students, as prescribed by the supervising teacher.
30. Transfers dependent students into and out of wheelchairs to other supportive surfaces for learning and personal care.
31. Provides dependent assistance to students with gross motor activities as appropriate to individual development.
32. Provides dependent assistance to students with Activities of Daily Living (diapering, feeding, dressing, etc. ) skills as appropriate to individual development.
33. Assists professionals in conducting functional behavior analysis.
34. Assists professionals in implementing advanced behavioral strategies.
35. Carries out professional plans in community-based vocational and transitional programs.
36. Adapts instructional materials to the needs of the learner, under the direction of a certified professional.
37. Monitors, observes, and charts behavior of students in their exploratory classes and documents behavioral changes, outbursts, and other actions specific to the student.
38. Independently supervises students in the absence of certified professional staff or Tier 4 educational assistant.
39. Performs other related duties as assigned by the building Principal for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree Preferred

Note

The Receiver may review and adjust the salary of an individual employee in order to attract or retain a highly qualified employee or when he otherwise determines such an adjustment is in the best interest of the district.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, age, or sexual orientation.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.14 to $30.46 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 132 Torrey Road
• Southbridge, Massachusetts 01550
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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