Special Education Teaching Assistant

Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School in Newton, MA is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant to support students under the direction of the Principal and the Student Services team. The role involves helping students participate in daily classroom activities and implementing individualized education plans.

The position requires paraprofessional qualifications with a focus on education or related fields, and a commitment to student-centered support and collaboration with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or minimum of 48 college credit hours; ParaPro may substitute for educational requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, psychology or related field preferred.
• Written language, technology skill and interpersonal communication skills required to support communication among team members, with community contacts, school staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher to include the student in all aspects of the school day.
• Implement academic and social programming and strategies as developed by the team.
• Implement accommodations and modifications as outlined on the IEP and developed by the team.
• Implement behavior plans as developed by the team.
• Assist in data collection.
• Promote social interactions throughout the day.
• Support students with adapted living skills such as toileting, feeding, dressing etc. as needed.
• Communicate regularly with the family or as directed by the school team.

Skills

Written language

Interpersonal comm

Tech skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or 48 credits

Bachelor’s degree in education/special education/psychology

Job description

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Special Education Teaching Assistant

Newton Public Schools Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School - Newton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Newton Public Schools (MA)

Job Details

Job ID: 5818652

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Department: Student Services/Schools

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt) : Non-Exempt; Unit C

Reports to: Principal or other

In compliance with state and federal laws, newton public schools is committed to equity, anti-racism anda nondiscrimination policyfor students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual’s qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.

SUMMARY: Provides a variety of generalized support services to students and schools.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Childcare or working with children in a daycare setting or children/young adults in a school setting or recreation setting is preferred. Classes in education, special education, psychology or related fields is preferred. Written language, technology skill and interpersonal communication skill to support communication among team members, with community contacts, school staff and parents is required.
• Associate’s degree or minimum of 48 college credit hours (classes in education, special education, psychology or a related field preferred). Successful completion of ParaPro Assessment may be substituted for educational requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, psychology or other related field preferred.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

• Assist the classroom teacher to include the student in all aspects of the school day
• Implement academic and social programming and strategies as developed by the team
• Implement accommodations and modifications as outlined on the IEP and developed by the team
• Implement behavior plans as developed by the team
• Assist in data collection
• Promote social interactions throughout the day
• Support students with adapted living skills such as toileting, feeding, dressing etc. as needed
• Communicate on a regular basis with the family or as directed by the school team
• Maintain confidentiality about all personal information regarding the student, programming and family
• Assist in all aspects of the school day whether or not such aspects directly pertain to the individual student, this includes supervision at recess, lunch or
• other “duties”
• May be expected to provide substitute educator services
• May be expected to attend trainings related to position
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Work Environment:

• Ability to physically support students who utilize specialized equipment such as standers, wheelchairs, supportive seating etc.
• Ability to physically respond to students who are physically unsafe and use physical restraints as part of a de-escalation process (verbal de-escalation is preferred).
• Ability to physically respond to students who have bolted from the building.
• Ability to physically maintain a safe learning environment, including moving furniture in response to a crisis situation.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Maura Morse , Principal
• Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]

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