Instructional Assistant Special Education
Listed on 2026-10-07
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Assistant, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Instructional Assistant Special Education
Marblehead Public Schools Marblehead Public-Lucretia & Joseph Brown School - Marblehead, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps
Job DetailsJob : 5927876
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Job Description PRIMARY AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Follow directions and meet the expectations of the supervising teacher/specialist/administrator
- Be familiar with student IEPs and able to implement specialized instruction as well as social-emotional and behavioral strategies under the direct supervision of the special education teacher/specialist
- Implement de-escalation strategies, behavior plans, and collect behavior data with the training and support of the special education teacher and staff
- Be child-centered
- Collaborate and communicate regularly with teachers/supervisors/specialists as requested by the supervising teacher
- Maintain student confidentiality at work and after hours at all times
- Understand the range of disabilities within a classroom and ask for information if particular disabilities are not understood
- Carry out other related special education duties as may be assigned by their supervisor(s), which may include toileting and other ADL skills
Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:
Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA
Marblehead Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination om the basis of race, color, religion,national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation,marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose suchdiscrimination and harassment or who participate IN an equal opportunityinvestigation.
- Equal Opportunity Employer
Marblehead Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination om the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate IN an equal opportunity investigation.
Qualifications:
Must be able to accurately and appropriately follow the teacher's direction in all areas, with school or child experience preferred. Must be able to work as a member of a team for the benefit of all students. Citizenship, residency, or work visa required - Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Mary Maxfield
- 40 Baldwin Rd.
- Marblehead, Massachusetts 01945
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