Special Education Classroom Assistant & Behavioral Support

GRABER; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Italian Home for Children is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support students aged 5-14 in a therapeutic day school setting. The role involves assisting the lead teacher with academics and behavior management, and implementing summer and vacation activities to enhance learning experiences.

Ideal candidates demonstrate patience, strong communication, discretion, and the ability to stay calm in stressful situations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience working with children of a similar population.
• Strong alignment with Italian Home’s values and mission.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound judgments in crisis situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable with basic computer use.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with academic and behavioral support.
• Implement summer and school vacation enrichment activities.
• Participate in staff meetings and help with educational plans/reports.
• Support lunch/recess duties and supervise students when needed.
• Engage students with academics and behavior management in all activities.

Skills

Patience and empathy

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Discretion & confidentiality

Crisis management

Interpersonal skills

Growth mindset

Supervision readiness

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

The Italian Home for Children is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support students aged 5-14 in a therapeutic day school setting. The role involves assisting the lead teacher with academics and behavior management, and implementing summer and vacation activities to enhance learning experiences.

Ideal candidates demonstrate patience, strong communication, discretion, and the ability to stay calm in stressful situations.