Special Education Support Specialist (IEP & SEL)

Sprague Elementary; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellesley Educators Association – Unit

Job summary

Sprague Elementary in Wellesley, MA is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant to support implementation of IEPs for students with disabilities across school settings. You will provide instructional, social-emotional and behavioral supports under a certified teacher’s direction.

Responsibilities include assisting with student supports, data collection, and collaboration with special education staff to adapt instruction and maintain a safe, positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Aptitude for work to be performed.
• Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.), S.O.R.I., and fingerprints must be completed.
• Patience and passion for working with children.
• Basic knowledge of child growth and development.
• Knowledge of basic behavioral strategies.
• Knowledge of basic learning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with student supports, individually or in small groups, following IEP goals.
• Provide services under supervision of the special educator and related staff.
• Support academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs of students.
• Reinforce learning and learning materials in collaboration with teachers.
• Collaborate with classroom staff to support identified students with IEPs and the broader group.

Skills

Child development basics

Behavior strategies

Learning strategies

Passion for working with children

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Sprague Elementary in Wellesley, MA is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant to support implementation of IEPs for students with disabilities across school settings. You will provide instructional, social-emotional and behavioral supports under a certified teacher’s direction.

Responsibilities include assisting with student supports, data collection, and collaboration with special education staff to adapt instruction and maintain a safe, positive learning environment.