ES Special Education Instructional Assistant

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree or higher in Education, Special Education, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with students with disabilities, including learning disabilities, autism, behavioral disorders, or other special needs, is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to support students in their academic and personal growth.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other staff members.
• Ability to lift, move, or assist students in certain physical tasks as necessary.
• Knowledge of general classroom practices and strategies for supporting students with special needs.

Additional Requirements

• Background check and fingerprinting as required by Massachusetts regulations.
• Completion of any required training or certifications upon hire, including first aid, CPR, and behavior management training.

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Important Note

Applicants who are hired for this position and are found to have provided falsified or inaccurate information during the application process are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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Compensation and Benefits

• Full-Time Exempt Salary Position in accordance with the established Instructional Assistant Salary Scale. AKFCS also provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
• Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System (MTRS): Not Eligible
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) & ROTH403(b) with Match
• Stipend for Professional/Personal Development
• Dash Pass (DoorDash)
• YMCA Discounts
• Comprehensive Private Leave of Absence Program (PFML)
• Sick Time with Sick Bank
• Personal Days
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Abby Kelley Foster Public Charter School is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.

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Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School Mission

The mission of the Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is to assist families in their role as primary educators of their students by providing a liberal arts education representative of diverse works and global perspectives and aimed at academic excellence, musical competence, and character formation.

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