Special Education Teaching Assistant SY26/27

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

Job summary

Fiske Elementary in Wellesley, MA seeks a Special Education Teaching Assistant to support IEP implementation across general and special education settings. You will provide instructional, social-emotional, and behavioral supports under a certified teacher’s direction, aiding progress toward goals and enhancing learning for students with disabilities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with classroom staff, data collection, and participation in trainings to maintain a safe, engaging learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.), S.O.R.I. and fingerprints required.
• Passion for working with children/students.
• Basic knowledge of child growth and development.
• Knowledge of basic behavioral strategies.
• Knowledge of basic learning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with student supports, either individually or in small groups, with guidance from teaching staff in implementing IEP goals and benchmarks and related behavior plans.
• Provide student support services in all school environments under guidance of special education staff and related service providers.
• Support the academic program, social-emotional needs, behavior programming, physical requirements and ADLs for assigned students.
• Support the social and emotional needs of students through positive relationship building and engaging instruction.
• Collect data across settings to inform progress on IEP goals.
• Provide coverage for special education staff and general education teachers as needed.
• Participate in in-service trainings and meetings relevant to served students.
• Reinforce learning of materials or skills introduced by teachers.
• Collaborate with teachers to support learning experiences for identified students with IEPs and the broader student group.
• Implement strategies and accommodations to support IEP goals.
• Support safety and positive behavior in all school activities.

Skills

Passion for children

Child development basics

Behavioral strategies

Learning strategies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Special Education Teaching Assistant SY26/27

Job Description

Job Summary: The role of the Special Education Teaching Assistant is to support the implementation of the Individual Education Program for students with disabilities throughout the school environment, including general education and special education settings. The Special Education Teaching Assistant will provide instructional, social-emotional and behavioral supports needed for student progress toward Individual Education Program goals under the direction of a certified teacher.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist with specific student supports, either as individual or small group, with guidance from teaching staff in the implementation of IEP goals and benchmarks and related behavior plans.
• Provide student support services in all environments of the school setting under guidance of special education liaison, related service providers, BCBA, Department Heads and/or Principal.
• Support the academic program, social-emotional needs, behavior programming, physical requirements and ADL’s of individually assigned students, as well as, mastering adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and instructional materials in accordance with individual student needs.
• Support the social and emotional needs of students through positive relationship building, appropriate support and engaging instruction.
• Collect data across settings and domains under the supervision of the special educator, related service providers, classroom teacher, and/or BCBA in order to inform them of the progress and challenges experienced by assigned students in addressing their IEP goals.
• As appropriate, provide coverage for special education staff and general education classroom teachers.
• Participate in in-service trainings and meetings, as well as training programs specific to students being served.
• Reinforce learning of materials or skills introduced by classroom teachers or special education staff.
• Work in conjunction with the classroom teacher to support the learning experiences in the classroom, focusing first on the identified students with IEPs and then for the broader group of students. The goal is to be actively engaged in the learning environment, providing support for all learners.
• Implement strategies, accommodations and modifications to reinforce the learning, social-emotional, and behavioral goals of students as outlined in their IEP.
• Support social facilitation throughout all school-sponsored activities.
• Assist in implementing the school wide goals for maintaining a safe environment.
• Promote safety management during non-class times of the school day including but not limited to: recess, lunch, emergency drills, school arrival and departures, hallways, field trips, bathrooms, assemblies, and other situations as deemed appropriate for the grade and level position.
• Perform other job-related tasks and duties as assigned.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Maintain a record of regular attendance, arrive and depart at specified contractual times, and notify appropriate personnel when absent.
• Ability to complete district approved de-escalation and safety training.
• Ensure confidentiality regarding all personal information and educational records concerning students and their families.
• Maintain professional boundaries with students and their families.
• Have a flexible attitude, work well in teams, be responsive and able to adjust when changes in routines are made.
• Adapt and acquire new skills and knowledge and use them consistently to support student engagement with learning activities, social interactions, and the school day.
• Integrate into the classroom setting, working under the direction of the classroom teacher and/or special education department head to support student engagement.
• Maintain professional boundaries with students and their families.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Demonstrate aptitude for work to be performed.
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.) and fingerprints.
• Passion for working with children/students.
• Basic knowledge of child growth and development.
• Knowledge of basic behavioral strategies.
• Knowledge of basic learning strategies.

Evaluated by: Department Head or Designee

Work Year: In accordance with the Wellesley Educators Association – Unit C CBA

Salary/Benefits: In accordance with the Wellesley Educators Association – Unit C CBA

Revised date: 05/24/18

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Job Details

Job ID: 5977682

Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $25.80 to $30.18 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rachel McGregor , Principal
• Fiske Elementary
• Email: [e-mail]