Special Education Aide - Reflections Program

Williams Elementary School; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams Elementary School in Newton, Massachusetts is seeking a Special Education Aide for the Reflections Program. The role supports students with diverse cognitive, social and communication needs within a structured team setting.

The aide collaborates with teachers and families, implements IEP-based strategies, and assists with data collection and daily activities. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with responsibilities across classroom and school duties.

Qualifications

• Childcare or working with children in daycare or school settings.
• Written language and interpersonal communication skills to support collaboration with teams, families and community contacts.
• Technical literacy and ability to use standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher to include the student in all aspects of the school day.
• Implement academic and social programming and strategies as developed by the team.
• Implement accommodations and modifications as outlined on the IEP and developed by the team.
• Implement behavior plans as developed by the team.
• Assist in data collection.
• Promote social interactions throughout the day.
• Support students with adapted living skills as needed.
• Communicate regularly with families or as directed by the school team.
• Maintain confidentiality about student information and programs.
• Provide substitute educator services when needed.

Skills

Childcare experience

Written language skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education/special education/psychology or related field

Associate’s degree or 48 college credits; ParaPro substitution

Job description

Special Education Aide - Reflections Program

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Job Details

Job ID: 5963612

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Department: Student Services/Schools

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt): Non-Exempt, Unit C

Reports To: School Principal

SUMMARY

The Special Education Aide provides a variety of generalized support services to students and schools.

Reflections is a specialized program designed to address the cognitive, social, communication/language, and physical needs of students. Educational disability categories may include, but are not limited to, intellectual, autism, communication, physical, sensory, and/or health. The learning profiles of the students necessitate extensive content modifications and instructional methodology that integrates functional skills and substantial related services to access general education content.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, psychology or other related field preferred
• Associate’s degree or minimum of 48 college credit hours (classes in education, special education, psychology or a related field preferred). Successful completion of ParaPro Assessment may be substituted for educational requirements
• Childcare or working with children in a daycare setting or children/young adults in a school setting or recreation setting
• Classes in education, special education, psychology or related fields
• Written language, technology skill and interpersonal communication skill to support communication among team members, with community contacts, school staff and parents

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist the classroom teacher to include the student in all aspects of the school day
• Implement academic and social programming and strategies as developed by the team
• Implement accommodations and modifications as outlined on the IEP and developed by the team
• Implement behavior plans as developed by the team
• Assist in data collection
• Promote social interactions throughout the day
• Support students with adapted living skills such as toileting, feeding, dressing etc. as needed
• Communicate on a regular basis with the family or as directed by the school team
• Maintain confidentiality about all personal information regarding the student, programming and family
• Assist in all aspects of the school day whether or not such aspects directly pertain to the individual student, this includes supervision at recess, lunch or other “duties”
• May be expected to provide substitute educator services
• May be expected to attend trainings related to position
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to operate computer, printer, telephone, copier, facsimile machine, and all other standard office equipment
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large or small school building
• Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds

In compliance with state and federal laws, Newton Public Schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual’s qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $40,682.10 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Anthony Byers
• Email: [e-mail]