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Manchester Essex Regional School District
Preschool Teaching Assistant
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What they do
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
Special Education Teaching Assistant (TA) provides support to students. Their role involves assisting with instructional activities, implementing IEPs, managing behavior, and ensuring student well-being. They work under the direction of a certified teacher and often collaborate with other professionals like therapists and specialists.
Salary rates are established by the collective bargaining agreement between the Manchester Essex Teachers Association (META) and Manchester Essex Regional School Committee.
Salary rates are established by the collective bargaining agreement between the Manchester Essex Teachers Association (META) and Manchester Essex Regional School Committee.