Teaching Assistant - Special Education

BEAR Transition Academy; Granby (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Granby Public Schools, BEAR Transition Academy, in Granby, Connecticut, seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to serve as a Job Coach for young adults ages 18-22. You will help develop vocational, independent living, and interpersonal skills in real-world settings, supporting students at local job sites. Salary is $24.83 per hour, with hours from 7:30 a.m.

to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The district is committed to equal employment opportunities and a respectful work environment while

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Assist students as a Job Coach, developing vocational and independent living skills.
• Provide hands-on guidance at local job sites, teaching workplace expectations and communication with supervisors.

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Special Education

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Job Details

Job ID: 5914516

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Granby Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to serve as a Job Coach at the BEAR Transition Academy. This role supports young adults ages 18-22 as they prepare for life beyond school by developing essential vocational, independent living, and interpersonal skills in real-world community settings.

The Teaching Assistant will provide hands‑on guidance at local job sites, helping students learn workplace expectations, communicate effectively with supervisors, interact professionally with coworkers, and build the confidence and skills needed for greater independence and future employment.

Rate of pay is $24.83/hr. Hours will be 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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 .

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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