Special Education Assistant

Position Details

Acton-Boxborough Regional School District. Openings as of 2/19/2026. Special Education Assistant – Full Time, Job .

• Position Type:
  Support Staff / Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 12/19/2025
• Location:
  
  Merriam Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  01/05/2026

Special Education Assistant – Full Time, 30.5 hours

Pay Scale: $24.62 - $28.28

The Acton-Boxborough Regional School District, a Pre‑k‑12 district, is seeking a skilled and experienced special education assistant to work within the special education department at Merriam Elementary School. The assistant will work in a model of service delivery offering academic support in general education classrooms combined with specialized learning center instruction for small groups and individuals. Students requiring assistance and support have mild to moderate disabilities.

• 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.

• 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.

Apply online. We encourage candidates of color, individuals with diverse life experiences and non‑traditional backgrounds, and allies in our diversity, equity, and inclusion work to apply.