Special Education Educational Assistant 1:1

Eastford Road School; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Southbridge Public Schools’ Eastford Road School in Southbridge, Massachusetts seeks a Special Education Educational Assistant 1:1 to support a student, assist teachers with instruction, and reinforce skills in small groups.

Starting date is immediate. The position is full-time with a salary ranging from $22.89 to $31.21 per hour. Application deadline is December 31, 2026; submit via the district’s human resources portal.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required.
• Assists in supervising classroom activities and supporting students with learning.
• Reinforces skills and assists in implementing IEP goals under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in supervising classroom and school-wide activities.
• Provides instruction to students as prescribed by supervising teacher.
• Reinforces skills and checks students’ work in line with instructional guidelines.
• Uses positive behavior strategies to manage student behavior.
• Documents records of learning activities and progress.
• Assists in preparing learning materials and instructional resources.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records.
• Adapts activities to support IEP objectives and student participation.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Instructional support

Small group instruction

Behavior management

IEP goals reinforcement

Documentation of records

Technology in classroom

Emergency response training

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Classroom technology (smartboards)

Job description

Special Education Educational Assistant 1:1

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Job Details

Job ID: 5930571

Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Background on Southbridge Public Schools:

Southbridge Public Schools (SPS) serves approximately 2,200 students in five schools and employs nearly 330 educators and staff.

More information about the district’s turnaround efforts can be found here .

Essential Job Functions Tier 2

• Assists teachers in the supervision of classroom and school-wide learning activities, providing assistance and learning support to students.
• Provides instruction to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher and reinforces skills to help students master concepts and skills introduced by teacher.
• Assists teachers in checking and objectively evaluating students’ work; teaches students individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines.
• Uses professionally developed positive behavior strategies in managing student behavior and maintaining classroom and school-wide order.
• Assists in the development of communication skills, progressive learning skills; making the teacher aware of students learning deficiencies; documents records of learning activities.
• Assists professionals with the development/preparation of learning materials/instructional resources and the environment.
• Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology and practices, as job appropriate, being used by SPS.
• Attends meetings and in-services as required.
• Reinforces rules of the school.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Attends training and maintains certification in district offered physical management and verbal de-escalation.
• Performs monitoring duties as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records.
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher, (e.g. reinforcement of IEP goals and objectives, etc.) for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives as well as providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, support and skill-building to students in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the building Principal.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates Degree Required

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, age, or sexual orientation.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.89 to $31.21 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 132 Torrey Road
• Southbridge, Massachusetts 01550
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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