Teaching Assistant, Special Education - Co-Taught Classroom

WAYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

JOB POSTING

WAYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

JOB POSTING

Position: Teacher Assistant, Special Education - Co-Taught Classroom

Position Summary: Wayland Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and nurturing Teaching Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for an educator who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of our youngest learners. In this role, the teaching assistant will be supporting students in a co-taught classroom and will be collaborating with both a regular and special educator.

Duties and Responsibilities (Not limited to):

Provide academic support to students with special needs in both specialized and general education settings

Assist students in accessing English Language Arts instruction within the Language Based Classroom

Support students’ participation in general education classes including science, social studies, and mathematics

Review and help organize students’ academic workload

Facilitate access to and adaptation of academic materials

Assist students in participating in appropriate classroom activities and routines

Support classroom teachers with instructional responsibilities, both directly and indirectly related to students with special needs

Supervise students and program activities as directed by the immediate supervisor

Communicate with families regarding academic priorities when appropriate

Participate in training as needed to support the physical and/or behavioral needs of students

Work collaboratively with district and school staff to promote equitable access and address systemic barriers

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience: Previous experience working with elementary-aged children is highly preferred.

Cultural Competency: Experience with diverse populations and a strong commitment to Wayland’s goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Professionalism: Strong communication skills and the personal characteristics necessary to serve as a positive role model for students.

Education and Experience:

Advanced Degree: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred

DESE Licensure: Not required; paraprofessional certification preferred

SEI Endorsement: Not required

Work Schedule and Compensation:

Hours: 30.08 per week

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:45am-2:30pm

Wednesday: 7:30am-1:35pm

Salary: $25.63-$33.89 an hour

Wayland Public Schools (WPS) provides a desirable benefits package for full-time employees which include: health, employer sponsored Health Savings Account, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b), Dependent Care Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, and participation in retirement pension boards.

WPS is an equal opportunity employer committed to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that any individual within the District who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision understands that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, ancestry, military status, disability or pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability. WPS is proudly a member district of the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education dedicated to creating an inclusive, supportive and equitable educational community. WPS encourages candidates of all backgrounds and seeks applicants who prioritize and value diversity, equity, and belonging.