Special Education Teaching Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 22,179 - 24,521; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a full-time Special Education Teaching Assistant in Arlington. This role focuses on assisting students with disabilities in general education and special education settings. Candidates should possess at least an Associates Degree, with a preference for those holding Bachelor's Degrees.

The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of educators and support personnel. Benefits include health and dental insurance, and participation in retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associates Degree; Bachelor's preferred.
• Experience collaborating in team settings with educators and parents.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom management and behavioral plans.
• Build supportive relationships with students.
• Travel with students to general education classes as needed.

Skills

Experience working with children

Ability to work as a team member

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

Associates Degree Required; Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Job description

Special Education Teaching Assistant

Arlington Public Schools District-Wide - Arlington, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5802712

Application Deadline: Aug 30, 2026 11:59 PM (EST)

Posted: Jun 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 30, 2026

Job Description

ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Arlington, MA 02476

JOB GOAL: The Special Education Teaching Assistant will support general and special educators by working with students in general education and special education settings to enable them to access the curriculum.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree Required; Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Experience working with children
• Ability to coordinate with and work as a member of a team that includes Principal, Classroom Teacher, Special Educators, other building staff, related service personnel, clinicians, and parents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assists with classroom management in substantially separate and/or inclusion classroom
• Implements behavior management plans as written
• Assists with crisis management plans, including physical management per behavior management protocols when required
• Establishes emotionally supportive rapport with students
• Travels to general education classes with students as needed
• Accurately implements content, instructional and performance modifications as designed by the classroom teacher
• Ensures information is shared between teachers when assistant is primary support person or other organizational meetings, as well as professional development as determined by principal and or special education department
• Greets students upon arrival to school, assists with student dismissal and debriefs with teacher at the end of the day
• Assist student with toileting and hygiene at younger grade levels and some special programs
• Performs other duties as delineated by teacher or other supervisor

Terms of Employment: 183 Days

Reports To: Special Education Coordinators and Building Principals

Salary/Benefits: According to paraprofessional contract. Eligible for benefits including health insurance, dental insurance and life insurance and Town of Arlington Retirement System.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.10 to $17.80 per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Individual Aide, Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA