Instructional Assistant Special Education - Mitchell Elementary School; SY
Listed on 2026-06-29
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School, School Counselor
0.4 Instructional Assistant Special Education - Mitchell Elementary School (SY26-27)
Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic and skilled 0.4 (Two Days Per Week)
Special Education
Instructional Assistant to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child, Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency, equity, and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 nationally‑ranked high school serving approximately 5,500 students.
NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias, bullying, and hurtful acts that demean and diminish.
- Job : 5804725
- Final date to receive applications: Aug 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
- Posted: Jun 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
- Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026
Under the direct supervision of the Special Education Teacher, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and Special Education Coordinator/Director, the Intensive Special Education Teaching Assistant provides specialized instruction and support for students with complex learning profiles and/or behavioral challenges enrolled in the Intensive Learning Center/Post Graduate Program, utilizing the strategies of applied behavior analysis. Depending on grade level and the individual needs of students, Intensive Special Education Teaching Assistants may be responsible for the following:
- Provide 1:1 or small group specialized instruction for students with significant special needs utilizing the strategies of applied behavior analysis which may take place in an inclusion setting
- Implement student specific behavior intervention plans including positive reinforcement, visual supports, cuing, de‑escalation strategies, and/or providing motor breaks
- Prevent, minimize, and manage behavioral challenges following district protocols
- Support students’ integration within a classroom setting through academic, social, and behavioral interventions
- Implement augmentative communication and assistive technology instruction and support for students who are non‑speaking or have limited communication skills
- Provide life skill instruction including toileting, self‑care, and travel training as appropriate
- Provide pre‑vocational training and job coaching for students in school and the larger community as appropriate
- Assist with program specific data collection to monitor student progress and develop necessary support plans (e.g., academics, social skills, and behavior plans)
- Support students to navigate the school day including non‑instructional time
- Prepare instructional materials for students based on their individual learning needs and goals
- Assist with home/school communications (e.g., daily log) as assigned
- Provide regular feedback to the special education team members on student progress
- Any additional tasks assigned by the Special Education Coordinator/Director, Principal or Assistant Principal
The duties listed above are intended as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions
- Knowledge of academic and social skills unique to the developmental age of the students
- Knowledge of complex learning profiles and common behavioral challenges
- Ability to make decisions in the moment to ensure the safety of all students, including performing physical restraint when necessary
- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs
- Ability to work collaboratively with…
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