20206-27 Special Education Instructional Assistant

20206-27 Special Education Instructional Assistant

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School & Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School - Sturbridge, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5874515

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Special Education Instructional Assistant Old Sturbridge Academy | Sturbridge, MA | Full-Time Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School is seeking a patient, skilled, and student-centered Special Education Instructional Assistant to support students with disabilities. Depending on student need, this role may involve working as a dedicated 1:1 paraprofessional, providing push-in support in general education classrooms, or supporting instruction in our self-contained special education setting - always under the direction and supervision of our special education teacher.

We are looking for someone who brings genuine commitment to inclusive education, the ability to build trusting relationships with students who have complex needs, and the flexibility to show up differently every day based on what students require. Candidates who reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity of our community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Old Sturbridge Academy (OSA) is a charter public school and part of the Old Sturbridge Inc. family of organizations, which includes Old Sturbridge Village - one of the most visited living history museums in the country. As an EL (Expeditionary Learning) Education school, we believe in hands-on learning that challenges students to grow in three dimensions: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality work.

Our curriculum is anchored in Learning Expeditions that connect rigorous academics to real-world experiences and our community’s extraordinary resources.

The specific configuration of this role will be determined based on student need and may include one or more of the following settings: 1:1 paraprofessional support, push-in services in general education classrooms, and/or support in the self-contained special education classroom. All work is carried out under the direction and supervision of the special education teacher.

• Provide individualized support to students with IEPs across academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and daily living skill areas, as directed by the special education teacher
• Implement accommodations, modifications, and IEP goal-aligned strategies consistently and with fidelity
• Support students’ access to Learning Expeditions and grade-level content, helping them participate meaningfully in OSA’s project-based curriculum
• Assist students in developing independence, self-advocacy, and self-regulation skills - with the goal of reducing reliance on adult support over time
• Provide 1:1 support to an assigned student as needed, following their individual behavior support plan and IEP goals with consistency and care

• Support students with IEPs in general education classrooms, working alongside classroom teachers to ensure meaningful inclusion
• Implement push-in support strategies as directed by the special education teacher, including scaffolding, prompting, and data collection
• Help create and maintain an inclusive classroom environment where students with disabilities are full participants in the learning community
• Communicate observations about student performance and needs to the special education teacher on an ongoing basis

• Assist the special education teacher in delivering instruction in the self-contained classroom setting
• Support small group and individual activities, helping students engage with academic content and meet IEP goals
• Assist with transitions, routines, and classroom management in the self-contained setting
• Help maintain a structured, predictable, and supportive environment that meets the sensory and emotional needs of students

• Build warm, consistent, and trusting relationships with students that support…