Elementary SPED TA: IEP & Student Support

Schofield Elementary; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Schofield Elementary in Wellesley, MA is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant to support students with disabilities in an elementary language-based classroom. Under the direction of a certified teacher, you will assist with IEP goals, provide instructional and social-emotional supports, and help collect progress data.

The role involves collaborating with classroom staff to reinforce learning, manage behavior, and ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Criminal Record Check, S.O.R.I. and fingerprints required.
• Passion for working with children.
• Basic knowledge of child growth and development.
• Knowledge of basic behavioral strategies.
• Knowledge of basic learning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with student supports individually or in groups under guidance to implement IEP goals.
• Provide instructional, social-emotional and behavioral supports across settings.
• Support academics, social-emotional needs, behavior programming and ADLs.
• Collect data to inform progress toward IEP goals.
• Provide coverage for staff as needed and participate in trainings.
• Reinforce learning and support engagement under the direction of the teacher.

Skills

Aptitude for work

Passion for working with children

Basic knowledge of child growth

Basic behavioral strategies

Basic learning strategies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Schofield Elementary in Wellesley, MA is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant to support students with disabilities in an elementary language-based classroom. Under the direction of a certified teacher, you will assist with IEP goals, provide instructional and social-emotional supports, and help collect progress data.

The role involves collaborating with classroom staff to reinforce learning, manage behavior, and ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment for all students.