Long Term Substitute - Educational Assistant

Wilmington Public Schools; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmington Public Schools in Wilmington, MA seeks a Long Term Substitute Educational Assistant to support students with IEPs across general and special education settings.

The role requires at least three years in a school setting, familiarity with ABA methods, and the ability to collect data and adapt to diverse learning needs. Salary is $110 per day and dates run ASAP through December 23, 2026.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in a school setting.
• Experience working with students on IEPs.
• Experience applying ABA methods in classrooms.
• Familiarity with data collection and progress monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Supports students inside and outside the general education classroom according to IEPs.
• Helps implement goals, modifications and benchmarks set by the special education liaison.
• Assists the classroom teacher with small group instruction and behavior supports.
• Works with students with behavioral challenges and with diverse learning styles.
• Performs data collection and supports progress monitoring.
• Collaborates with teachers and special education liaisons across grade levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the teacher or principal.

Skills

IEP experience

Behavior support

ABA method

School setting experience

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Long Term Substitute - Educational Assistant

Wilmington Public Schools Wilmington Middle School - Wilmington, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5942406
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The classroom assistant supports students within and outside of the general education classroom according to their IEP's.
• Helps to implement the goals, modifications and benchmarks established by the special education liaison within the building.
• Works with the classroom teacher and assists in the classroom as the teacher deems appropriate. This may include small group instruction, giving frequent breaks, making modifications for students and working with diverse learning styles.
• Works with special needs population.
• Will implement current IEP plans and assist in data collection.
• Working with all grade level colleagues along with the classroom teacher and special education liaisons.
• Experience working with children with behavioral challenges.
• Other related duties as assigned by the classroom teacher/building principal

Dates of Assignment: ASAP - December 23, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $110 to $110 Per Day

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Equal Opportunity Employer

Notice of Non-Discrimination
All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at Wilmington Public Schools are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.

Job Requirements

• EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
  • Three (3) plus years in a school setting or working with children.
  • Experience working with children on IEP's.
  • Experience working with ABA method
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Safety Care Training preferred – (if not trained previously, hired candidate will be trained by WPS)
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brian Caira , Principal
• 25 Carter Lane
• Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]