Teaching Assistant - Natick Elementary

$45,760 - $64,480/Yr

Accept Education Collaborative - Natick, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Natick, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The Teaching Assistant position at ACCEPT Education Collaborative involves supporting special education teachers and behavior specialists in a Middle and High School setting. The role is focused on assisting students with special needs, maintaining a safe and organized classroom environment, and implementing individualized education plans. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with diverse learning needs.

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
• Provide assistance to students during non-classroom time and arrange recreational activities
• Attend required meetings and training sessions
• Arrive and be prepared before students arrive and stay until all students are picked up
• Check in with the teacher and behavior specialist in your classroom every day
• Help ensure that the classroom space is clean, organized, and professional
• Collect daily data (behavior and academic)
• Implement individual student behavior support plans
• Help support teacher during whole group lessons
• Help run small group lessons as needed
• Follow schedule created by classroom teacher
• Help create a professional, positive and supportive classroom environment
• Inform teacher and behavior specialist of any issues to be followed up on
• Help complete incident reports and restraint reports

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Professional training and support
• Collaborative work environment