Special Education Assistants

Special Education Assistants - 2 Positions Available

Pay Rate:  $25.30 - $27.11
 
The Acton-Boxborough Regional School District, a Prek-12 district, is seeking a skilled and experienced special education assistants to work within the special education department at the Blanchard Elementary School.   The assistant will work in a model of service delivery offering academic support in the general education classrooms combined with specialized learning center instruction for small groups and individuals.  Students requiring assistance and support have mild to moderate disabilities.     This Special Education Assistant role could be 1:1.
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide positive behavior supports and academic interventions for students
• Work with lead teacher to provide academic, social, and emotional support and intervention
• Work collaboratively with team of general education and special education teachers and therapists
• Collect data

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in special education or related field preferred
• Experience in public school setting
• Experience working with children with disabilities
• Able to take initiative and work independently
• Knowledge of early childhood and adolescent development

Application Procedure: Apply online

We believe that our students deserve to learn from educators who reflect their backgrounds and life experiences, and we want our staff to reflect the wide range of student identities we seek to serve.  To this end, our District is committed to increasing the diversity of our certified educators and leaders.  We believe that by building a more representative workforce, our students will have better outcomes and be more prepared for an increasingly diverse world.  We encourage the following to apply: candidates of color, individuals with diverse life experiences and non-traditional backgrounds, and allies in our diversity, equity, and inclusion work.