Teaching Assistant - Natick Elementary
Natick, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01760, USA
Listed on 2026-08-08
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Teacher, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant
ACCEPT Education Collaborative ACCEPT Education Collaborative - Natick, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps
Job Details
Job :5831555
Final date to receive applications:Posted until filled
Posted:Jul 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:Immediately
Job Description
ACCEPT Education Collaborative is a regional non-profit educational organization with locations in Medway and Natick, MA. ACCEPT provides a wide range of programs and services including special education for students with moderate to severe needs, specialized transportation, home-based services, behavioral and educational consultation, and professional development. ACCEPT offers a continuum of programs and services Prek-12 and to age 22 for both students in life skills and Therapeutic programs.
Our programs address autism spectrum disorders, emotional/behavioral needs, global impairments, cognitive/intellectual disabilities, language disorders, ADHD/ADD, and nonverbal learning disability.
ACCEPT is seeking dynamic and compassionate teaching assistants to work in our Middle and High School Programs in Medway. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, a collaborative work environment and professional training and support. Whether you want a career in education or simply are looking for a chance to work with some amazing people and make a difference in the lives of some amazing kids - this job is for you!
Pay starting at $22.09 hour!
Qualifications Required
1 – 3 years of experience working with children and/or young adults
Associate Degree or equivalent experience
Safety Care certified or able and willing to get certified
Team player and dependable
Ability to follow direction well but work well without supervision when necessary
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Ability to work well and remain calm under pressure
Ability to multitask
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Experience, ability and desire to work with students with special needs
Compassion and patience
Qualifications Desired
Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field
Experience working in special education
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Work under the direction of Special Education teacher and Behavior Specialist
Assist with classroom instruction and provide support and guidance to students
Maintain a safe, clean and supportive classroom environment
Work closely with the lead teacher to design and implement a classroom system to track student progress, and take necessary steps to ensure academic progress
Provide assistance to students during non-classroom time and arrange recreational activities
Attend required meetings and training sessions
Things To Do Daily
Arrive and be prepared before students arrive and stay until all students are picked up, as directed by the classroom teacher
Check in with the teacher and behavior specialist in your classroom every day
Help teacher/behavior specialist ensure that student clipboards/data sheets are all set for the day
Help ensure that the classroom space is clean, organized, and professional
Keep a walkie talkie with you at all times (tuned to channel
7)
Collect daily data (behavior and academic)
Implement individual student behavior support plans
Implement all student specific reinforcement schedules
Help support teacher during whole group lessons
Help run small group lessons as needed
Implement individual student academic programming if applicable
Follow schedule created by classroom teacher
Help create a professional, positive and supportive classroom environment
Check in with teacher and behavior specialist to communicate any issues that came up during the day
Inform teacher and behavior specialist of any issues to be followed up on
Help complete incident reports and restraint reports (communicate relevant data to teacher and/or behavior specialist who is completing paperwork)
Read email and reply within 24 hours
Follow-up with phone messages within 24 hours
Ensure classroom is cleaned and ready for the next day
Nonessential Functions
Other duties as assigned
Occasional travel and transfer between ACCEPT programs to fulfill TA responsibilities at any of ACCEPT’s locations or programs
Success Factors/Job Competencies
Ability and great…
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