Special Ed Teaching Assistant - School-Based Support

ACCEPT Education Collaborative; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCEPT Education Collaborative in Natick, MA is seeking dynamic and compassionate teaching assistants for our Middle and High School Programs.

Under the supervision of a special education teacher and behavior specialist, you will support instruction, help with data collection, and assist with job coaching and community-based activities. This full-time role offers meaningful work with students with special needs and room for professional training and growth.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience working with children and/or young adults.
• Associate Degree or equivalent experience.
• Safety Care certified or able and willing to get certified.
• Team player and dependable.
• Ability to follow direction well but work well without supervision when necessary.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• 7D drivers license preferred, ACCEPT will assist in obtaining.
• Ability to work well and remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience, ability and desire to work with students with special needs.
• Compassion and patience.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of Special Education teacher and Behavior Specialist.
• Assist with classroom instruction and provide support and guidance to students.
• Assist with job coaching and community-based instruction.
• Maintain a safe, clean and supportive classroom environment.
• Work closely with the lead teacher to design and implement a classroom system to track student progress, and take necessary steps to ensure academic progress.
• Provide assistance to students during non-classroom time and arrange recreational activities.
• Attend required meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Experience with children

Safety Care

Team player

Follow directions

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Special needs experience

Education

Associate Degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field

Job description

ACCEPT Education Collaborative in Natick, MA is seeking dynamic and compassionate teaching assistants for our Middle and High School Programs.

Under the supervision of a special education teacher and behavior specialist, you will support instruction, help with data collection, and assist with job coaching and community-based activities. This full-time role offers meaningful work with students with special needs and room for professional training and growth.