FTE Moderate Special Education ESP

Hamilton‑Wenham Regional School District Buker Elementary School – Wenham, Massachusetts.

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

We are looking for a highly motivated, student‑centered Teaching Assistant for the Buker School. The role is instructional in nature and involves delivering direct services to students and parents under a teacher or other professional’s supervision.

• Instructional Process
  • Works with the teacher in planning and implementing a program of instruction that adheres to the school’s philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted charter.
  • Works with the teacher in creating a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
• Curriculum Development
  • Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for continual improvement of the school’s curriculum.
  • Assists on the ongoing curriculum revision process.
• Classroom Management
  • Works with the teacher in developing, in accordance with school guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied.
  • Works with the teacher in taking necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
  • Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school.
  • Works with the teacher in providing for the supervision of assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence from the assignment.
• Public Relations
  • Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of them to the public.
  • Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
  • Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
  • Works cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children.
  • Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other staff members.
• Professional Growth
  • Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
  • Cooperates with the administration in planning appropriate in‑service training programs at the school.
  • Attends staff and committee meetings as required.
• Student Evaluation
  • Works with the teacher in evaluating accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods such as kid‑watching notes, teacher and student‑made rubrics, samples of students’ work, mastery skills checklists, criterion‑referenced tests and norm‑referenced tests.
  • Works with the teacher in making appropriate adjustments in the instructional program as required.
  • Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred
• Ability to lift and position up to 50 pounds required
• Committed to working with a student‑centered, team‑based model
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required
• Communication proficiency
• Decision making
• Initiative
• Personal effectiveness/credibility
• Stress management/composure
• Learning orientation
• Time management

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hamilton‑Wenham Regional School District does not discriminate in its programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

• Ben Schersten, Principal, Buker School
• 1 School Street
• Wenham, Massachusetts 01984
• Phone: 978‑468‑5324
• Fax: 978‑468‑5329
• Email: