Special Education Aide: Classroom Support & Student Growth

Summit Academy School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Academy School in Worcester, MA is seeking a Teachers Aide to support instructional programs by assisting the teacher and working with individual students or small groups to meet class objectives.

The role involves implementing behavior plans, collecting progress data, guiding social interactions, and helping with classroom setup, transportation, and drills. A high school diploma or GED is required, with associate degree preferred. This is a full-time position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in special education or early childhood development preferred.
• Applied Behavior Analysis knowledge is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teacher with student learning and behavior plans while helping students meet IEP goals.
• Encourage and support students in classroom, playground, and community to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Collect data on student progress based on behavior plans and IEP goals; record specific behaviors as required.
• Assist students in developing appropriate social behaviors and interactions with others.
• Aid teacher with classroom setup, materials, supplies, and paperwork; help develop educational materials.
• Supervise independent station in Summit Academy’s Three Group Model.
• Assist students entering and leaving transportation; accompany them to and from classrooms.
• Support students during emergency drills and use of equipment/assistive devices.
• Observe and redirect inappropriate behavior; monitor and guide attention and participation.
• Perform as substitute teacher as needed; participate in meetings and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned (breakfast, lunch, arrival, dismissal).

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Language Skills

Active Listening

Learning Strategies

Persuasion

Social Perceptiveness

Organizational Skills

Conflict Resolution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree preferred

Job description

Summit Academy School in Worcester, MA is seeking a Teachers Aide to support instructional programs by assisting the teacher and working with individual students or small groups to meet class objectives.

The role involves implementing behavior plans, collecting progress data, guiding social interactions, and helping with classroom setup, transportation, and drills. A high school diploma or GED is required, with associate degree preferred. This is a full-time position.