Teaching Assistant - Special Education

Young World Physical Education; Granby (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Granby Public Schools invites interested candidates to apply for Tier 3 Teaching Assistant - Special Education at Kelly Lane Primary School in Granby, CT. The role supports students with individualized education programs.

Under the direction of certified staff, the TA assists with academic, organizational, social-emotional/behavioral, and communication needs; provides specialized instruction; collects ongoing data; prepares learning materials; and participates in team planning and goal

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with academic, organizational, social/emotional/behavioral, communication and transition needs in accordance with IEPs.
• Providing specialized instruction and supports as outlined in IEPs, including Discrete Trial Teaching and behavior plan implementation.
• Ongoing data collection and tabulation as specified in the IEP.
• Supporting preparation of specialized learning materials as directed by special education staff.
• Engaging in regular consultation with the special education team to implement goals, accommodations, and modifications.

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Special Education

Granby Board of Education Kelly Lane Primary School - Granby, Connecticut Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5858990

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

Granby Public Schools invites interested candidates to apply for Tier 3 Teaching Assistant - Special Education at Kelly Lane Primary School.

The Tier 3 Teaching Assistant, under the direction of a certified specialeducation staff member, assists in the implementation of specialized instruction and provides supports as specified in the Individualized Education Programs. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assisting with academic, organizational, social/emotional/behavioral, communication and transition needs as well as daily living in accordance with IEPs.
• Providing specialised instruction and supports that may include unique skills and training in Discrete Trial Teaching, behavior plan implementation, de-escalation techniques, psychological and physical management, health care/medical needs, feeding, ambulation, etc.
• Ongoing and frequent data collection and tabulation as specified in the IEP
• Supporting preparation of specialized learning materials as directed by appropriate special education staff
• Engaging in regular consultation with special education team members to implement goals/objectives, accommodation, modifications etc.

Rate of pay is $24.83/hr.

The Granby Board of Education is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. It is the Board’s intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. For more information, please see ourHuman Resources page .

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kate Weingartner , Director of Pupil Services
• Email: [e-mail]

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Position Type: Full-Time