Special Education Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Acton-Boxborough Regional School District, a Prek-12 district, is seeking a skilled and experienced special education assistant to work within the special education department at the Acton Boxborough Regional Schools 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.

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

Job Requirements

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 at abschools.org

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.