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This is a great stepping stone for someone who is looking to be an elementary teacher, special education teacher, and/or school counselor in the future.\n\nCover letter specific to this position preferred.\n\nScope of Duties:\nResponsible to and functions under the direction of the classroom Teacher.\nAssists the teacher in the delivery of instruction and the implementation of the IEP Goals and objectives.\nAssists the teacher in implementing classroom and individual behavior management systems to ensure the safety of students in all environments.\nAssists in facilitating independence, social awareness, language and appropriate behavior.\nAssists the teacher in the collection of data.\nParticipates in training in relevant areas.\nCarries out other assigned duties, for example; supervise student(s) at lunch or in the playground; personal care support such as toileting, self-care, clerical tasks, etc. as assigned by the classroom teacher, program principal or executive director.\nMust be able to lift, pull or push approximately 40 lbs. and have the ability to move quickly from standing to floor and floor to standings.\nMust be willing to work with verbally and/or physically aggressive students.\nMust be friendly, professional, able to collaborate with colleagues, able to remain calm in high-stress situations and able to accept and utilize constructive feedback.\nEmployment is contingent upon passing a SAFIS fingerprint and CORI screening.","company":"Seemcollaborative","rawCompany":"seemcollaborative","city":"Upton","state":"MA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T19:34:43.354Z","occupations":[{"code":"25-9043.00","title":"Teaching Assistants, Special Education","slug":"teaching-assistants-special-education"},{"code":"25-9042.00","title":"Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education","slug":"teaching-assistants-preschool-elementary-middle-and-secondary-school-except-special-education"},{"code":"25-9049.00","title":"Teaching Assistants, All Other","slug":"teaching-assistants-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"611110","title":"Elementary and Secondary Schools","slug":"elementary-and-secondary-schools"},{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"},{"code":"611710","title":"Educational Support Services","slug":"educational-support-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Instructional Aide/ Teaching Assistant","description":"Title: Teaching Assistant/Instructional Aide\nReports to: Classroom Teacher\n\nQualifications: Associates or Bachelor degree. 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