Teaching Assistant - Natick Elementary

ACCEPT Education Collaborative

Natick (MA)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 45,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional training and support

Job summary

ACCEPT Education Collaborative in Natick, MA, is hiring a Teaching Assistant for Middle and High School programs. This full-time role starts immediately and supports students with special needs; training and competitive compensation are provided.

The position is based at ACCEPT’s Natick location and involves direct classroom assistance under a Special Education teacher and Behavior Specialist. Pay rate starts around $23–$33 per hour, with opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

1–3 years of experience working with children and/or young adults
Associate Degree or equivalent experience
Safety Care certified or willing to get certified
Team player and dependable
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Ability to work calmly under pressure
Experience with students with special needs
Compassion and patience

Responsibilities

Work under the direction of Special Education teacher and Behavior Specialist
Assist with classroom instruction and support students
Maintain a safe, clean and supportive classroom environment
Track student progress with lead teacher to ensure academic progress
Provide assistance to students during non-classroom time and arrange recreational activities
Attend required meetings and trainings

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Safety Care certification

Special needs experience

Follow directions

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Patience

Education

Associate Degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5831555

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: July 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $23 to $33 per hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Description

ACCEPT Education Collaborative is a regional non-profit educational organization with locations in Medway and Natick, MA. ACCEPT provides a wide range of programs and services including special education for students with moderate to severe needs, specialized transportation, home-based services, behavioral and educational consultation, and professional development. ACCEPT offers a continuum of programs and services Prek-12 and to age 22 for both students in life skills and Therapeutic programs. Our programs address autism spectrum disorders, emotional/behavioral needs, global impairments, cognitive/intellectual disabilities, language disorders, ADHD/ADD, and nonverbal learning disability.

ACCEPT is seeking dynamic and compassionate teaching assistants to work in our Middle and High School Programs in Medway. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, a collaborative work environment and professional training and support. Whether you want a career in education or simply are looking for a chance to work with some amazing people and make a difference in the lives of some amazing kids - this job is for you!

Pay starting at $22.09 hour!

Qualifications Required

1 – 3 years of experience working with children and/or young adults
Associate Degree or equivalent experience
Safety Care certified or able and willing to get certified
Team player and dependable
Ability to follow direction well but work well without supervision when necessary
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Ability to work well and remain calm under pressure
Ability to multitask
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Experience, ability and desire to work with students with special needs
Compassion and patience

Qualifications Desired

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field
Experience working in special education

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Work under the direction of Special Education teacher and Behavior Specialist
Assist with classroom instruction and provide support and guidance to students
Maintain a safe, clean and supportive classroom environment
Work closely with the lead teacher to design and implement a classroom system to track student progress, and take necessary steps to ensure academic progress
Provide assistance to students during non-classroom time and arrange recreational activities
Attend required meetings and training sessions

Things To Do Daily

Arrive and be prepared before students arrive and stay until all students are picked up, as directed by the classroom teacher
Check in with the teacher and behavior specialist in your classroom every day
Help teacher/behavior specialist ensure that student clipboards/data sheets are all set for the day
Help ensure that the classroom space is clean, organized, and professional
Keep a walkie talkie with you at all times (tuned to channel 7)
Collect daily data (behavior and academic)
Implement individual student behavior support plans
Implement all student specific reinforcement schedules
Help support teacher during whole group lessons
Help run small group lessons as needed
Implement individual student academic programming if applicable
Follow schedule created by classroom teacher
Help create a professional, positive and supportive classroom environment
Check in with teacher and behavior specialist to communicate any issues that came up during the day
Inform teacher and behavior specialist of any issues to be followed up on
Help complete incident reports and restraint reports (communicate relevant data to teacher and/or behavior specialist who is completing paperwork)
Read email and reply within 24 hours
Follow-up with phone messages within 24 hours
Ensure classroom is cleaned and ready for the next day

Nonessential Functions

Other duties as assigned
Occasional travel and transfer between ACCEPT programs to fulfill TA responsibilities at any of ACCEPT’s locations or programs

Success Factors/Job Competencies

Ability and great desire to work with children with special needs
Ability to take direction well
Great attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Positive and proactive attitude
Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct
Commitment to company values and mission
Strong team player

Physical Demands And Work Environment

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about and may be required to traverse occasionally throughout the school building. The employee must also often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and perform physical restraint of a student at times of behavioral escalation. The employee is expected to lift at least 20 lbs (i.e. books, school supplies, etc.). The employee must frequently use hands to handle, or feel; and use hand strength to grasp tools. Occasionally s/he operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer). The employee must be able to input information into a computer and as well as read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person and on the telephone. In the classroom, the employee must be able to see and hear on a continuous basis in order to ensure the safety, well-being, and work output of students. Work Environment: The employee will be working in a normal school environment with an acceptable level of noise. This is not a remote position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ACCEPT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, or sexual orientation.

ACCEPT Education Collaborative is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled

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