Assistant Teacher, Special Education (2025 - 2026 School Year)

Assistant Teacher, Special Education (2025 - 2026 School Year) Job Title

• Assistant
• Teacher,
• Special
• Education
• Location: Onsite –
• Boston
• Position
• Type:
• Full
• Time, 10-month position
• Summary of position: The Baker Center for Children and Families (also known as Judge Baker Children's Center), promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy. The Manville School, a highly successful and reputable educational program, is seeking a Special Education Assistant Teacher. The Assistant Teacher provides academic and behavioral support to students while carrying out curriculum instruction within the classroom under the supervision of the special education teacher. The Assistant Teacher supports implementation of lessons and carries out curriculum instruction, tailored to meet students’ specific learning needs/behavioral profiles. The Assistant Teacher actively participates in academic instruction and classroom management, while learning and applying effective evidence-based behavior management techniques. This position is considered to be a training position with direct supervision from educational supervisor and classroom teacher. What’s in it for me?
• Make an impact on children’s welfare utilizing your leadership and teaching skills in a highly supportive work environment!
• The opportunity to working in a face-paced, fun, supportive, collaborative work environment with other passionate, talented, hard-working individuals!
• Gain teaching experience in a highly regarded and reputable educational/ mental health organization with support, mentoring and training from exceptional and experienced professionals.
• Participate in learning and professional development opportunities and collaborate across disciplines.
• Integrated professional development opportunities in the educational and mental health fields.

Essential duties

• Plans and implements individualized and small group lessons in specific curriculum areas (1-2 content areas) under the supervision of the special education teacher in the classroom.
• In conjunction with the classroom team (lead teacher and behavior support personnel), develop and implement classroom behavior management plan appropriate to the age and social/emotional levels of students.
• Actively participates in the daily operation of the classroom, including academic instruction and classroom management.