Special Education Assistant Jobs in Concord, MA

A Special Education Assistant plays a crucial role in elementary education by supporting students with special needs under the direction of a Special Education Teacher. They help to handle the everyday needs of these students such as helping them with their schoolwork, personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and behavioral issues. They also monitor student progress and assist the teacher in devising and implementing personalized educational plans. Special Education Assistants also contribute to maintaining a safe and comfortable classroom environment that promotes learning.

This role demands certain certifications and skills. At a minimum, they must possess a high school diploma but a degree or certification in special education or a related field is preferred. CPR and First Aid certifications are a plus. They should have excellent communication skills to effectively interact with students, teachers, and parents. Patience and empathy are essential as they will be tasked with managing children with varying abilities and behavioral issues. Prior experiences as a Teacher's Assistant, Childcare Worker, or Behavior Therapist can provide valuable experience before becoming a Special Education Assistant.

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Paraprofessional - English Language Learner Support

  • Grafton, MA (24 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Grafton, MA (24 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Assist students with understanding academic vocabulary and language structures to promote access to content in English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies....

Special Education Paraprofessional

  • Lexington, MA (7 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington, MA (7 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Accompany students in various specials throughout the day including gym, art, performing arts, industrial arts, vocational classes, science, and social studies.4....

Medically Fragile Paraprofessional - High School

  • Grafton, MA (24 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Grafton, MA (24 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Modify and adapt materials under the direction of the special education teacher to support access to the curriculum....

Paraprofessional

  • Groton, MA (15 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Groton, MA (15 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 2 days ago

The Groton-Dunstable Regional School District has an opening for a Paraprofessional at the Groton-Dunstable Regional High School for the 2025-2026 school year. Salary in accordance with the Unit D...

Paraprofessional - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program

  • Ayer, MA (12 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ayer, MA (12 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Experience working with preschool through 5th grade students who are deaf and hard of hearing. Sign language skills preferred....

Paraprofessional / Certified Lifeguard

  • Billerica, MA (8 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Billerica, MA (8 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School is seeking a paraprofessional with life-guard certification for the 2025-2026 school year. The paraprofessional assigned to this role will work...

2025-2026 Paraprofessional

  • Dorchester, MA (17 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Dorchester, MA (17 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 5 days ago

We are looking for a self-reflective, analytic, dedicated, and passionate Paraprofessional. This position reports to the Chief Student Support Officer. OUR MISSION AND VISION The mission of Boston...

25-122 Special Education Paraprofessional

  • Hopkinton, MA (18 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hopkinton, MA (18 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 6 days ago

The Special Education Paraprofessional reports to the Principal, with overall guidance provided by the Learning Specialist(s) and the classroom teacher(s)....

2025-2026 Inclusion Preschool Support Paraprofessional - Lincoln Campus Anticipated

  • Lincoln, MA (3 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lincoln, MA (3 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Under the direction of the classroom teacher or special education liaison, modifies and adapts instruction according to a student's IEP....

Special Education Paraprofessional (0.8 FTE)

  • Norwood, MA (21 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Norwood, MA (21 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Provides instructional, vocational and developmental assistance to mentally, physically, emotionally disabled and other specialneeds students, as prescribed by the supervising teacher. Assists...

25-116 Special Education Teaching Assistant (Paraprofessional) w/ABA

  • Hopkinton, MA (18 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Hopkinton, MA (18 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 10 days ago

The Special Education Paraprofessional with ABA also assists the Classroom and/or Special Education Teacher, the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and other professional staff, when needed, using...

Special Education Inclusion Paraprofessional K-8 SY 25/26

  • Brookline, MA (15 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Brookline, MA (15 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Programmatically responsible to the Director of Special Education and/or Special Education Coordinator....

Paraprofessional - Extended School Year

  • Lynnfield, MA (17 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lynnfield, MA (17 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Essential FunctionsUnder the guidance of the Special Education teacher, the paraprofessional will aid students in meeting their individualized education program (IEP) goals.Experience working with students...

Special Education Paraprofessional - Academic & Career Technical Education Support- Grant Funded

  • Lexington, MA (7 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lexington, MA (7 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 11 days ago

NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK Minuteman High School is seeking a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional to provide building-wide support across academic and vocational-technical (CTE) classrooms....

Special Education Assistant

  • Acton, MA (5 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Acton, MA (5 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 12 days ago

Assistant Salary- Step 16 The Acton-Boxborough Regional School District, a Prek-12 district, is seeking a skilled and experienced special education assistant to work within the special education department...

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Special Education Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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MathTrackX: Special Functions
Understand trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions and how they can be applied in the real world. This course is part two of the MathTrackX XSeries Program which has been designed to...
Special Education
This course is part of a D2L/Educator and Leadership Institute (ELI) suite of online learning programmes. The programmes aim to boost knowledge in 4 areas: Special Education, School Leadership,...
Special Needs Education
This comprehensive online course is designed to equip educators, caregivers, and professionals with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to support students with special needs. Through...

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Salary for Special Education Assistant Jobs in Concord, MA

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Highest Education Level

Special Education Assistants in Concord, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.2%
Master's Degree
32.9%
Associate's Degree
8.8%
High School or GED
5.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.7%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%


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