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Luce Elementary School 1:1 Educational Assistant
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$41,845 / year median in Massachusetts
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Luce Elementary School 1:1 Educational Assistant
Canton Public Schools
Luce Elementary School - Canton, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Canton Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5910975
Application Deadline:
Sep 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
The Luce Elementary School is seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as an Educational Assistant for the upcoming school year beginning in September 2026. The Educational Assistant will join a vibrant and supportive team that places a high priority on collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and commitment to the goals of the District and to our students, families and staff. The Luce Elementary School s an inclusive community for all students and staff and serve over 480 of students students in grades K-5 The Luce Elementary School is elevating the educational experience for our students by cultivating a school culture and climate that promotes academic growth and social emotional learning for every student, and ensures high quality teaching and learning through the purposeful design of rigorous and equitable student experiences. We are eager to find the next member of our team who collaborates with other educators to create the conditions necessary so that every child experiences the true joy of learning, the excitement of achievement, areas of passion, and an authentic sense of belonging in their school.
JOB SUMMARY
To provide instructional and supervisory support to students. When applicable, provide support to students following Individual Education Plan (IEP) accommodations and modifications as specified by the supervising teacher, Team Chair and Building Principal.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with individual or small groups of students in work assigned by the teacher
Guide independent study, enrichment, and remedial work prepared and assigned by the teacher.
Alert the teacher to any problems or special information about the individual student.
Assist the teacher in developing strategies for reinforcing or skill development based upon an understanding of individual student needs, abilities, and interests.
Collect informal academic, behavioral, and social information as requested by the teacher.
Collaborate with colleagues.
Participate in professional development opportunities and in-service training as required within the work day.
Support students in developing life and social skills
Perform other duties or tasks specifically articulated within the collective bargaining agreement
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Teaching degree preferred
Recent experience working with school-age children
Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
Other requirements as deemed necessary by the Superintendent of Schools
REPORTS TO
Team Chair; Building Principal, and/or Director of Student Services and/or Superintendent
SUPERVISES
Not Applicable
WORK YEAR
182 days
COMPENSATION
Per the Union E Collective Barginning Agreement linked here
Physical Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, communicate, or hear; will be required to walk, must be able to handle, or feel objects; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 15 pounds. Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges.
If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to reach out to the below contact for this position to discuss your application.
Position Type:
Full-Time