Teaching Assistant Updated range

Teaching Assistant

Cardinal Cushing Centers, Hanover, Massachusetts.

Job : 5622792

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Teaching Assistant roles available in our Hanover School.

Assists the classroom teacher with implementation of student programs, behavior protocol and general classroom supervision.

• Provides group and individual instruction under the supervision of the teacher or specialist.
• Responsible for supervision at all times.
• Implements group and individual behavior plans, collects data, and requests appropriate assistance when necessary.
• Provides a neat, organized, and safe environment.
• Aware of each student’s medical issues, medications, appointments, and observes students to determine the need for assistance from health‑care staff in consultation with the teacher.
• Communicates with support services, clinical staff, and specialists to address individual needs of the students in consultation with the teacher.
• Attends all faculty meetings/in‑services as scheduled, completing all required courses as mandated by O.C.C.S. and D.O.E.
• Aware of and follows levels of independence and student safety protocol.
• Assists the teacher in the preparation and development of teaching materials.
• Helps maintain the classroom environment to facilitate learning experiences for students.
• Monitors issues of concern and collects data as requested.
• Assumes lunchroom, recreational, and cab duty supervision as scheduled.
• Assists in maintaining a maximum level of safety for students.
• Acts as an emergency replacement for the classroom teacher in the event that the regular teacher is absent, utilizing a substitute as an assistant in the classroom.
• Keeps all student‑related information confidential.
• Intervenes physically in behaviorally aggressive situations as trained, using Safety Care techniques.
• Works with students on ADL (Activities of Daily Living) skills to include hygiene, toileting skills, domestic skills, community skills, social, behavioral, recreational skills, and money management.
• Upholds the mission and corporate values of St. Coletta and Cardinal Cushing Centers.
• Regular attendance and prompt reporting to work at the beginning of the scheduled shift are essential functions of this position.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as required.

Position Type: Full‑time

Salary: $21 to $25 per hour

• Related work experience: experience with a special‑needs population preferred.
• Formal education: high‑school diploma; bachelor’s degree in special education or a related field preferred.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Certifications:
  
  First Aid/CPR, Safety Care.
• Skills, abilities, and competencies: patience, flexibility, common sense and good judgment, dedication, good communication skills, ability to follow instructions, ability to respond effectively in emergency situations, ability to work as part of a team.
• At least one year of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Gina Rosas
• 405 Washington Street
• Hanover, Massachusetts 02339
• Phone:
• Email: grosas