Luce Elementary School 1:1 Educational Assistant

Luce Elementary School; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Luce Elementary School in Canton, MA is seeking an Educational Assistant to support instruction and supervision for students in grades K-5, starting September 2026. The role emphasizes collaboration, flexibility, and commitment to students, families, and staff.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree or teaching degree preferred, plus recent experience with school-age children. Reports to Team Chair and Building Principal; 182-day work year; compensation per the union agreement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Teaching degree preferred.
• Recent experience working with school-age children.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Work with individual or small groups of students as directed by the teacher.
• Guide independent study, enrichment, and remedial work.
• Alert the teacher to any problems or special information about the student.
• Assist the teacher in developing strategies for skill development based on student needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in professional development.

Skills

Recent experience with school-age kids

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Teaching degree preferred

Job description

Luce Elementary School 1:1 Educational Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5910975
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Luce Elementary School is seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as an Educational Assistant for the upcoming school year beginning in September 2026 . The Educational Assistant will join a vibrant and supportive team that places a high priority on collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and commitment to the goals of the District and to our students, families and staff.

The Luce Elementary School s an inclusive community for all students and staff and serve over 480 of students students in grades K-5 The Luce Elementary School is elevating the educational experience for our students by cultivating a school culture and climate that promotes academic growth and social emotional learning for every student, and ensures high quality teaching and learning through the purposeful design of rigorous and equitable student experiences.

We are eager to find the next member of our team who collaborates with other educators to create the conditions necessary so that every child experiences the true joy of learning, the excitement of achievement, areas of passion, and an authentic sense of belonging in their school.

Job Summary

To provide instructional and supervisory support to students. When applicable, provide support to students following Individual Education Plan (IEP) accommodations and modifications as specified by the supervising teacher, Team Chair and Building Principal.

Performance Responsibilities

• Work with individual or small groups of students in work assigned by the teacher
• Guide independent study, enrichment, and remedial work prepared and assigned by the teacher.
• Alert the teacher to any problems or special information about the individual student.
• Assist the teacher in developing strategies for reinforcing or skill development based upon an understanding of individual student needs, abilities, and interests.
• Collect informal academic, behavioral, and social information as requested by the teacher.
• Collaborate with colleagues.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and in-service training as required within the work day.
• Support students in developing life and social skills
• Perform other duties or tasks specifically articulated within the collective bargaining agreement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Teaching degree preferred
• Recent experience working with school-age children
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Other requirements as deemed necessary by the Superintendent of Schools

REPORTS TO : Team Chair ; Building Principal, and/or Director of Student Services and/or Superintendent

SUPERVISES : Not Applicable

WORK YEAR: 182 days

COMPENSATION :Per the Union E Collective Barginning Agreement linked here

Physical Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, communicate, or hear; will be required to walk, must be able to handle, or feel objects; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 15 pounds. Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges.

If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to reach out to the below contact for this position to discuss your application.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Yeshi Lamour , Principal
• Luce Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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