Educational Assistant - Specialized Program

FOXBOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Foxborough (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxborough Public Schools seeks an Educational Assistant for a specialized program at Mabelle M. Burrell Elementary School in Foxborough, Massachusetts. This full-time role supports students with diverse learning needs under the supervision of teachers and special educators to help meet individualized goals.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, with Some College preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Starting date is immediate.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers to support learning needs.
• Provide instructional support to students under supervision of licensed staff.

Skills

Paraprofessional support

Education

High School Diploma

Some College Preferred

Job description

Educational Assistant - Specialized Program

Foxborough Public Schools Mabelle M. Burrell Elementary School - Foxborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Special Education Department - Foxborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5924602
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Educational Assistant needed for specialized program at the Burrell Elementary School.

High School Diploma

Some College Preferred Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher > Preschool
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Mabelle M. Burrell Elementary School, Special Education Department

The Mabelle M. Burrell School is one of three neighborhood schools in Foxborough. Burrell serves approximately 400 children from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. The building provides a safe, clean, attractive environment which includes a full cafeteria, library, auditorium, gymnasium and playground. Each student has access to computers and the internet directly in the classroom and in the mini-lab. We offer on- site care before and after school to children of working parents.Burrell has a strong curricular program with high standards for academic as well as social performance. In addition to language arts, social studies, math and science, children regularly have classes in Spanish, wellness, music and visual arts. Much of the instruction is interdisciplinary to help children integrate learning.Our talented, experienced teaching staff is committed to providing Foxborough's children with an excellent education. They create a stimulating and nurturing learning environment that respects and accommodates each child's individual learning style. In keeping with our district-wide objectives, we strive to keep classes at a reasonable size and heterogeneously grouped. Teaching Assistants, Reading & Math Specialists, Special Educators, Counselors, Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists work directly with classroom teachers to help meet the range of learning needs for all students.Parents play a vital role in the life of the school. Thanks to the tremendous ongoing support of our PTO, we have been able to upgrade playgrounds, provide field trips and fund cultural programs to enhance the curriculum. In addition, the PTO organizes family events such as the End-of-Year Picnic, the Sock Hop and Burrell Fun Day.We proudly participate in a variety of community interactions including the Each One Reach One Program, the Council on Aging Volunteer Program and musical visits from the Serenading Seniors. Local police officers and firefighters teach special lessons on health and safety issues. In addition, the children contribute to the town of Foxborough through events that support the Discretionary Fund and other charitable organizations.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Employment at Foxborough Public Schools
• 60 South Street
• Igo Administrative Building
• Foxborough , Massachusetts 02035
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