Substitute Teacher Assistants for Students with Special Needs

LABBB Educational Collaborative; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

LABBB Collaborative in Burlington, Massachusetts is seeking substitute teacher assistants to support students with special needs across K-12. The role is part-time with flexible hours and opportunities across LABBB locations including Burlington.

This is an at-will position. You will assist lead teachers, support instructional activities, help with behavior management, and help keep students safe in a dynamic classroom environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with children, young adults, or in human services related field.
• Special education experience highly desirable.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering instruction to students with special needs.
• Support students during activities, transitions, and classroom routines.
• Ensure safety and implement behavior support strategies as directed.

Skills

Experience working with children

Special education exposure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Teacher Assistants for Students with Special Needs

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Job Details

Job ID: 5948776
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

About Us
LABBB Collaborative provides educational programming and support services for over 300 special needs students from over 65 districts. LABBB serves students ages 3 to 22 years old with a variety of special needs including students on the autism spectrum, students with multi-handicaps, pervasive development disorders, developmental delays, language deficits and social/emotional challenges. The LABBB community has a vision of skill-based instruction that considers the whole student from early childhood to adult living. Our staff is committed to creating a professional working environment through teamwork, communication, and respect. We are very excited for you to join us!

About the role:
A great opportunity for anyone looking for a flexible job! LABBB Collaborative is looking for substitute teacher assistants who are interested in working with students with special needs. Opportunities are available at all levels K-12. LABBB Collaborative locations are Lexington, Arlington, Bedford, Belmont and Burlington. This is an at-will position.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience working with children, young adults, or in human services related field, special education experience highly desirable.

• Physical Demands: Physically capable of carrying out the daily responsibilities of the classroom including (but not limited to): consistently attending, working and standing for long periods of time, transferring students into and out of various equipment, lifting up to 50 pounds, working with students on the floor, moving quickly when needed in response to student behavior, and participating in physical interventions if necessary to keep the student or others in the environment safe
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Salary Range: $20.00 per hour.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $20 to $20 Per Hour

Job Categories

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Life Skills

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Welcome to LABBB Educational Collaborative

LABBB Mission statement: The LABBB Collaborative helps students with special needs reach their full potential through high quality programs that integrate academic, social, recreational and vocational services and enable participation in the least restrictive environment.By sharing its resources with multiple school districts and social service agencies, its programs maintain superior quality and reasonable costs to those it serves, by meeting or exceeding state standards, and achieving economies of scale.We are serving 60 cities and delivering the following specialized services:Adapted Physical Education,Physical Therapy,Occupational Therapy,Speech and Language Therapy,Behavioral Therapy,Counseling,Work preparedness,Transition services,Reading Consultation,Vocational Training,Assistive Technology Consultation,

Contact Information

• Donna Goodell , Program Director
• 70 Blanchard Road
• Suite 206
• Burlington, Massachusetts 01803
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]