Special Education Assistant

TrulyHired; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a Special Education Assistant for the Acton-Boxborough Regional Schools. The role supports students with mild to moderate disabilities in general classrooms and in small-group learning centers, under the supervision of licensed teachers and therapists.

The position emphasizes collaboration with general and special education teams to deliver academic, social, and emotional supports, with data collection to monitor progress and adjust interventions as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in special education or related field preferred.
• Experience in public school setting.
• Experience working with children with disabilities.
• Able to take initiative and work independently.
• Knowledge of early childhood and adolescent development.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive behavior supports and academic interventions for students.
• Work with lead teacher to provide academic, social, and emotional support and intervention.
• Work collaboratively with team of general education and special education teachers and therapists.
• Collect data.

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education or related field

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Acton-Boxborough Regional School District, a Prek-12 district, is seeking a skilled and experienced special education assistant to work within the special education department at the Acton Boxborough Regional Schools. The assistant will work in a model of service delivery offering academic support in the general education classrooms combined with specialized learning center instruction for small groups and individuals. Students requiring assistance and support have mild to moderate disabilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide positive behavior supports and academic interventions for students


• Work with lead teacher to provide academic, social, and emotional support and intervention


• Work collaboratively with team of general education and special education teachers and therapists


• Collect data

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in special education or related field preferred


• Experience in public school setting


• Experience working with children with disabilities


• Able to take initiative and work independently


• Knowledge of early childhood and adolescent development

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in special education or related field preferred


• Experience in public school setting


• Experience working with children with disabilities


• Able to take initiative and work independently


• Knowledge of early childhood and adolescent development

We believe that our students deserve to learn from educators who reflect their backgrounds and life experiences, and we want our staff to reflect the wide range of student identities we seek to serve. To this end, our District is committed to increasing the diversity of our certified educators and leaders. We believe that by building a more representative workforce, our students will have better outcomes and be more prepared for an increasingly diverse world. We encourage the following to apply: candidates of color, individuals with diverse life experiences and non-traditional backgrounds, and allies in our diversity, equity, and inclusion work.