Position - Special Education Instructional Assistant 2026-2027

1 yr. position
- Special Education Instructional Assistant Newman Elementary School

Needham Public Schools Newman Elementary School
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Job : 1240942
Final date to receive applications: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Aug 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Newman School is seeking a1 yr. Special Education Instructional Assistant. We are seeking a warm, knowledgeable and energetic individual who enjoys working with a racially, linguistically and culturally diverse student population.

To enhance our goals of supporting every child, Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Please consider joining our dynamic, student-centered elementary school as we work together to provide a positive and joy-filled environment for our students this year!

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic and skilled 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.

The Teaching Assistant supports all students and assists the respectively-licensed educator in the delivery of curricula. The TA supports classroom learners, including students in special education programs. TAs are trained and supported by classroom teachers, school administrators, and support staff.

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Classroom Teacher, the Teaching Assistant performs the the essential functions and duties listed below:

• Provides academic, behavioral and/ or emotional support for students during the day.
• Prepares instructional material for students.
• Assists with any special area classes.
• Assists with the management of individual student and classroom behavior.
• Participates and completes mandatory and elective professional development opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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/Abilities/

Skills:

• Ability to work with students with various learning profiles and varying support needs.
• Ability to keep a calm demeanor in stressful situations.
• Ability to display patience with students.
• Knowledge of student safety requirements and practices.
• Technology and computer skills.

Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Advanced degree with 1-3 years of previous TA experience is a plus.

Job Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to sit (including sitting on the floor or other hard surface), stand, walk, kneel, talk, hear, operate a computer, handheld learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, work indoors or outdoors, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Occasionally may need to assist students with standing, sitting, organizational functions or other related general physical tasks.

Compensation and Benefits:

Please review the Unit C Contract (Grade: ASA) and this page to learn more about employee compensation and benefits. Hourly Rate Range:$23.94 -$27.97 (FY26 rate)

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender…