Special Education Teaching Assistant - Nixon

Sudbury Public Schools; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sudbury Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teaching Assistant for Gen. John Nixon Elementary School in Sudbury, MA. The role supports students with disabilities in various settings under supervision of certified staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with an Associate’s degree, 48 college credits, and Parapro/WorkKeys assessment. Prior SPED experience is preferred; strong teamwork and adaptability are essential.

Qualifications

• Meets DoE guidelines for highly qualified paraprofessionals.
• High School diploma or equivalent and an Associate’s degree or higher.
• Completion of 48 credit hours at an Institution of Higher Education.
• Completion of Parapro or WorkKeys assessment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior experience working with children.
• Background in special education or experience with SPED students preferred.
• Flexible attitude and ability to work well in teams.
• Responsive and able to adapt to changes in routine.

Responsibilities

• Support eligible students with disabilities in general and special education settings.
• Implement strategies and modifications as outlined in IEPs.
• Assist with supervision during non-class times (recess, lunch, breaks).
• Support adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and instructional materials.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required by the school.
• Maintain confidentiality and document student progress.

Skills

Flexible attitude

Teamwork

Responsive

Child support experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Associate’s degree

48 credit hours

Parapro or WorkKeys assessment

Job description

Special Education Teaching Assistant - Nixon

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Job Details

Job ID: 5917967

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 08, 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, the following: 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 Gen. John Nixon Elementary School

Core Values: Cooperation, Aim High, Respect & Kindness, Effort, Safety

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;
  • Completion of 48 credit hours at an Institution of Higher Education;
  • 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
• Schedule: 1.0 FTE
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sarah Daggett
• 472 Concord Road
• Sudbury, Massachusetts 01776
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]