Special Education Instructional Assistant

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm Instructional Assistant to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child, Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Description: 

The Special Education Instructional Assistant works in inclusive settings and in special education classrooms to support students with disabilities. IAs are trained and supported by the Special Education Liaison, BCBA, Special Education Director, and the classroom teacher. The special education department takes a team approach in supporting the needs of the students.

Job Summary: 

Provide academic, behavioral and/ or emotional support for students during the day general education setting and/ or the special education setting. 

Job Requirements: 

This job requires patience, experience working on a team, and a willingness towork with students with disabilities. Good communication skills and the ability to be flexible and toreceive and implement instructions and behavior plans is required. 

Applications will be considered only when a cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation are submitted. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

Hourly rate range: $23.94 - $27.97/hr

Please review the Unit C Contract and this page to learn more about employee compensation and benefits. 

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities. In addition, students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.