Special Education 1:1 Aide

Lawrence School; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence School in Falmouth, Massachusetts, is seeking a Special Education 1:1 Aide for the 2026-2027 school year. This year-to-year position may include before/after school hours, bus or extracurricular support, and is paid per hour according to the district's Non-Union Personnel Guidelines.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma (post-secondary education preferred in medical/special education) and experience with special needs students.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required as minimum education.
• Post-secondary education preferred with a background in medical/special education.
• Experience working with Special Needs children preferred.
• Safety Care training preferred or willingness to train.
• Ability to take direction from and work under the supervision of one or more teachers.
• LPN certification depending on student needs may be required by the Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Work with the assigned student as determined by the teacher or administrator.
• Willingness to be trained in specific behavioral techniques.
• Awareness of medical concerns: allergies, seizures, etc., and student assistance protocol.
• Accompany students to designated areas and classes as directed and assist with class work.
• Attend in-service training sessions that pertain to special education.
• Perform such other tasks as assigned by the classroom teacher and/or the Principal.

Skills

Experience with special needs children

Safety Care training or willingness to

Ability to follow directions

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary education preferred (medical/special education)

Job description

Special Education 1:1 Aide

Falmouth Public Schools Lawrence School - Falmouth, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5603144

Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Mar 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSTING of VACANCY

Special Education 1:1 Aide

Lawrence School

2026-2027 SY

Year to Year Position (as needed)

Additional before and after school hours available as:

Aide on Bus or for Sports & Extracurriculars

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma.
• Post-secondary education preferred with a background in medical/special education.
• Experience working with Special Needs children preferred.
• Safety Care training preferred or willing to train.
• Ability to take direction from and work under the supervision of one or more teachers.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable (may require LPN certification depending on student needs).

Responsibilities :

• Work with the assigned student as determined by the teacher or administrator.
• Willingness to be trained in specific behavioral techniques.
• Awareness of medical concerns: allergies, seizures, etc. and student assistance protocol.
• Accompany students to designated areas and classes as directed and assist student with class work.
• Attend in-service training sessions that pertain to special education.
• Perform such other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the classroom teacher and/or the Principal.

Salary: In accordance with the Non-Union Personnel Guidelines & Benefits

Salary

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.37 to $27.73 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Contact Information

• Tom Bushy , Principal
• Lawrence School
• Email: [e-mail]

#LAW-Aide-1on1 27-1 Lori Duerr, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

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