Special Education Instructional Assistant

SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

Norfolk County Agricultural High School Norfolk County Agricultural High School - Walpole, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5927613

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Special Education >
  General Special Education
• Special Education >
  Special Education Assistant

The Norfolk County Agricultural High School believes agriculture and agribusiness are essential to regional, national, and global economies. We recognize that agricultural and environmental technologies are vital to global survival. Therefore, it is our mission to offer progressive agricultural education, a challenging academic curriculum, and work experiences that prepare our students for continued learning. We are committed to providing a quality educational environment that recognizes diversity in student backgrounds, individual learning styles, and varying abilities.

It is the responsibility of the school community to provide a positive learning environment fostered through mutual respect and dignity.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support students in general education, special education, and vocational classrooms to promote access to instruction and participation in learning activities.
• Assist classroom teachers and special educators with whole-class, small group, and individualized instruction.
• Provide inclusion support to ensure students with disabilities can meaningfully access curriculum and classroom activities.
• Work with individual students or small groups to support academic progress, organizational skills, and completion of classwork or homework.
• Support the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) under the supervision of certified staff.
• Collect observational and instructional data related to student progress, behavior, and classroom participation as directed by supervising staff.
• Communicate and collaborate with special education teachers, general education teachers, counselors, and related service providers regarding student progress.
• Assist with organizational tasks, documentation, and classroom materials as needed.
• Provide supervision and support for students in assigned classes, X-block groups, or other settings as required.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student and personnel matters.
• Follow and reinforce classroom management practices and school discipline policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervising staff or administration.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

• Support students in general education, special education, and vocational classrooms to promote access to instruction and participation in learning activities.
• Assist classroom teachers and special educators with whole-class, small group, and individualized instruction.
• Provide inclusion support to ensure students with disabilities can meaningfully access curriculum and classroom activities.
• Work with individual students or small groups to support academic progress, organizational skills, and completion of classwork or homework.
• Support the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) under the supervision of certified staff.
• Collect observational and instructional data related to student progress, behavior, and classroom participation as directed by supervising staff.
• Communicate and collaborate with special education teachers, general education teachers, counselors, and related service providers regarding student progress.
• Assist with organizational tasks, documentation, and classroom materials as needed.
• Provide supervision and support for students in assigned classes, X-block groups, or other…