Special Education Teaching Assistant - Loring

Sudbury Public Schools; Sudbury (MA); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 37.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sudbury Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant at Israel Loring Elementary School in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The role supports students with disabilities, working under certified teachers to implement IEP goals in various settings.

The position involves assisting with instruction, routines, and behavior management, including supervision during lunch, recess, and transitions. Entry steps begin at $24.57/hour with pathway increases; 1.0 FTE schedule.

Qualifikationen

• Meets the Department of Education Guidelines for Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals; requires high school diploma or equivalent and/or college credits.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; prior experience with children.
• Background in special education or experience with students with IEPs preferred.

Aufgaben

• Support eligible students with disabilities in general and special education settings.
• Assist with carrying out IEP goals under a certified teacher’s supervision.
• Assist with supervision during non-class times and school activities.
• Provide personal care and promote socialization and independence within routines.
• Maintain confidentiality and document student performance and behavior as directed.

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Flexible attitude

Experience with children

Background in special education

Ausbildung

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher

48 college credits

Parapro or WorkKeys assessment

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Special Education Teaching Assistant - Loring

Sudbury Public Schools Israel Loring Elementary School - Sudbury, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5915516

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Special Education Teacher Assistant

Reports to: Special Education Liaison, Principal and Director of Student Services

Position Summary: The role of the Special Education Teacher Assistant is to support eligible students with disabilities in an effort to provide them with physical, instructional and social, emotional support needed for progress toward Individual Education program Goals under the supervision of a certified teacher. The Special Education Teaching Assistant will provide these services in the general education classroom, special education classrooms and settings, and across all school settings as appropriate.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• May be assigned as 1:1, in an inclusion program, as a general assistant, or in any combination thereof;
• Assignments directed by the Principal and/or the Director of Student Services and may change during the school year
• Work with the special education team and under the direction of special education and/or classroom teachers to implement strategies, and implement modified assignments to reinforce the learning or behavior of students as outlined in students IEPs; specific job duties vary across grade levels, programs, and students’ needs;
• Work with students to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by classroom teachers or special education staff, as well as mastering adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and instructional materials in accordance with IEPs;
• Support therapeutic strategies and interventions as appropriate;
• Assist with supervision of students during non-class time, including, but not limited to, recess, lunch, passing times, assemblies and school meetings, field trips, transportation, school arrival and departure, emergency drills, and other situations as deemed appropriate for the grade level and position;
• Participate in in-service training and meetings as well as training programs specific to the students being served;
• Attend to the personal care and hygiene needs of students in accordance with the IEP, as appropriate;
• Facilitate socialization among students;
• Foster independence in students on IEPs by assisting them in the routines of school life;
• Gather data to document student performance and behavior given the direction of the special education staff;
• As appropriate, provide coverage for special education staff and general classroom teachers so that they may participate in special education related activities;
• Under the direction of special education teachers assist in accumulating information regarding student’s progress toward IEP objectives which will be communicated to parents by the special educator
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality;
• Provides input on students to special educators for potential use in special education meetings;
• May be directed to attend State Standardized training and proctor State Standardized tests in accordance with specific student IEP;
• Facilitate small group instruction;
• Assist regular education students while working in regular education classroom with students on IEP’s;
• Implement and follow individual student behavior plans determined by team;
• Maintain student specific materials and reinforcers;
• Report all educational, behavioral or social/emotional concerns or incidents to the special education liaison of the specific student assigned;
• Ensure the safety of all students and staff;
• Perform other job related duties as assigned by the Principal and/or designee, assigned special education teacher and/or Director of Student Services.

Physical Demands

At times, requires good physical condition in order to support lifting, positioning, and transitioning students, as needed

Ability to physically support students who utilize specialized equipment such as standers, walkers, wheelchairs, supportive seating etc.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Welcome to Israel Loring Elementary School

The Loring School, in creating our new and unique community, is committed to educating all children in a fully inclusive, child-centered environment, celebrating diversity, respecting individual needs and talents, and above all else preserving the dignity of the child. Our developmentally appropriate curriculum is designed to support the total growth of each child—socially, emotionally, academically, creatively, and physically.

Core Values: Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Best Effort

Job Requirements

• Qualifications: Meets the Department of Education Guidelines for Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals which includes: High School diploma or equivalent and an Associate’s (or higher) degree; OR Completion of 48 credit hours at an Institution of Higher Education; OR Completion of one of the formal Massachusetts-endorsed Assessments: Parapro or WorkKeys; Bachelor’s degree preferred; Prior experience working with children; Background in special education or experience working with special education students preferred; Have a flexible attitude and work well in teams Responsive and able to adjust when changes in routine are made
• Classification: ESPAS Level 7 Unit Position
• Step 1: $24.57/hour
• Step 2: $25.53/hour
• Step 3: $26.53/hour
• Schedule: 1.0 FTE
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sara Harvey , Principal
• 80 Woodside Road
• Sudbury, Massachusetts 01776
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]