Special Education Assistant (elementary)

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School in Franklin, Massachusetts is seeking a Special Education Assistant (elementary) to work with one or more students needing academic, social, emotional and behavioral support. This full-time position reports to the supervising teacher and supports IEP services.

The role involves preparing materials, reinforcing learning, implementing behavior plans, collecting data, coordinating scheduling, and communicating student progress to teachers and

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Successful experience working with children.
• Experience with ABA and/or ASD preferred.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students, staff, and families.

Responsibilities

• Implement IEP services under supervision.
• Prepare materials to support learning as planned by the teacher.
• Provide reinforcement to students in academic areas as directed.
• Implement behavior plans as directed by supervisor.
• Collect data as directed by supervisor.
• Help plan scheduling to meet student needs.
• Communicate regularly with teachers about student progress.
• Aid teacher in communication between home and school.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.

Skills

ABA experience

Experience with children

Excellent communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Special Education Assistant (elementary)

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5916314

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Special Education Assistant will work closely with one or a few special needs students on a regular basis in order to provide them with the academic, social, emotional and behavioral support they need to gain the full benefits from their educational placement under the direction of the supervising teacher(s).

Responsibilities include:

• - Work under the direction of the supervising Special Educator to implement IEP services.
• - Help collect and/or prepare materials to support learning for target students. The teacher will plan all lessons and be responsible for instruction.
• - Provide reinforcement to students in academic areas as directed by supervisor.
• - Implement behavior plans as directed by supervisor.
• - Collect data as directed by supervisor.
• - Help plan scheduling for meeting the needs of students.
• - Communicate regularly with teachers as to student’s needs and progress.
• - Aid teacher, when requested, in communication between home and school.
• - Treat all information about the school, teachers, children and their families as strictly confidential.
• - Participate in on-going staff development.
• - Celebrate student effort and growth

BFCCPS opened in 1995 as one of the first Charter Schools in Massachusetts. As a K-8 school, our mission is to assist parents in their role as primary educators of their children by providing students with a classical academic education coupled with sound character development and community service.

For more information, please visit www.bfccps.org.

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or a foreign language, or prior academic achievement.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $28,595 to $36,679 Per Year

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Welcome to Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School

Our mission is to assist parents in their role as primary educators by providing students with a classical, academic education coupled with sound character development and community service.Welcome to BFCCPS!Our mission is to assist parents in their role as primary educators by providing students with a classical, academic education coupled with sound character development and community service.

Job Requirements

• - High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  - Successful experience working with children.
  - Experience with ABA methodology and/or prior experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder preferred
  - Possesses a strong belief that all students can learn and be successful in school - Demonstrates a mindset that focuses on assets & growth, as opposed to deficits - Demonstrated ability to take direction - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
  - Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
  - Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to operate computers and related software
  - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk or stand. The employee may be required to offer physical assistance such as adaptive physical education activities.
  
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kathy Lacana 2
• 500 Financial Park
• Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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