Student Aide

Green Chimneys; Brewster (MA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,694; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week

Paid time off

School calendar schedule

8-day paid training

Job summary

Green Chimneys in Massachusetts is seeking a 1:1 Special Education Student Aide to partner with a classroom teacher, providing a structured, nurturing environment for a student needing individualized attention. You will support lessons, manage materials, and help the student navigate daily schedules with patience and care.

This 12-month role follows the school calendar, offers a 35-hour work week with paid time off, and includes a full 8-day paid training program to ensure you feel confident in

Qualifications

• Experience working with students who exhibit impulsive or aggressive behaviors.
• Ability to maintain boundaries while providing high level emotional and academic support.
• Patience and nurturing demeanor in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support with assigned student, assisting with lessons and schedules.
• Assist with daily lessons and securing classroom supplies.
• Maintain documentation including anecdotal notes, incident reports, and tutoring updates.
• Collaborate with teacher, Principal, and Assistant Principal to maintain a safe, positive classroom environment.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Structured guidance

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

As a 1:1 Special Education Student Aide, you will partner directly with a classroom teacher to provide a structured, nurturing, and supportive learning environment for a student who needs individualized attention. Your patience, empathy, and structured guidance can completely transform a student’s educational journey.

What You’ll Do:

Personalized Support: Work 1:1 with an assigned student, helping them navigate lessons, schedules, and classroom materials in collaboration with the teacher.

Classroom Collaboration: Assist the classroom teacher with special projects, daily lessons, and securing classroom supplies to keep things running smoothly.

Progress Tracking: Maintain essential documentation, including anecdotal notes, incident reports, and tutoring updates to track your student's growth.

Teamwork: Partner flexibly with the teacher, Principal, and Assistant Principal to ensure a safe, positive atmosphere.

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma required; an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is a plus!

The Right Heart & Mindset: You must have experience working with students who exhibit impulsive or aggressive behaviors. We need a team member who is exceptionally patient, understanding, and able to respond to challenging behaviors with a calm, nurturing demeanor.

Structure & Care: The ability to maintain boundaries while providing a high level of emotional and academic support.

Why Join Us?

The Ultimate Work-Life Balance: This is a 12-month role, but it follows the school schedule. You get the perks of a school calendar (including holidays and school breaks) while maintaining consistent hours!

Comprehensive Benefits: A 35-hour work week that includes medical, vision, dental, and plenty of paid time off.

The salary for this position is between $16.00/hour and $17.20 DOE and includes paid time off (vacation, holiday, sick and elective).

Paid World-Class Training: We set you up for success! All new hires participate in a full 8-day paid training program to ensure you feel confident and fully prepared to make a meaningful difference. (Please note: 5 of these training days are consecutive due to certification requirements).