Special Education Assistant - Connections Program

Special Education Assistant - Connections Program JobID: 6153 Position Type: Support Staff/Special Education AssistantDate Posted: 9/3/2026Location: Boardwalk LowerDate Available: 09/10/2026 Closing Date: until filled Additional Information: Show/HideSpecial Education Assistants - Connections ProgramFull TimePay Rate: $26.31 - $30.22 The Acton-Boxborough Regional School District, a Prek-12 district, is seeking skilled and experienced special education assistants to work within the special education department at the Boardwalk Upper Elementary School. The assistant will work in a model of service delivery offering academic support in the general education classrooms combined with specialized learning center instruction for small groups and individuals. Students requiring assistance and support have mild to moderate disabilities. Key Duties and Responsibilities:Provide positive behavior supports and academic interventions for studentsWork with lead teacher to provide academic, social, and emotional support and interventionWork collaboratively with team of general education and special education teachers and therapistsCollect dataQualifications:Bachelor's degree in special education or related field preferredExperience in public school settingExperience working with children with disabilitiesAble to take initiative and work independentlyKnowledge of early childhood and adolescent development Application Procedure: Apply onlineWe believe that our students deserve to learn from educators who reflect their backgrounds and life experiences, and we want our staff to reflect the wide range of student identities we seek to serve. To this end, our District is committed to increasing the diversity of our certified educators and leaders. We believe that by building a more representative workforce, our students will have better outcomes and be more prepared for an increasingly diverse world. We encourage the following to apply: candidates of color, individuals with diverse life experiences and non-traditional backgrounds, and allies in our diversity, equity, and inclusion work.