Teaching Assistant (Special Education)

Teaching Assistant (Special Education) Newton, MA Job Details Part-time $32 an hour 1 hour ago Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description Special Education Teaching Assistant (Grades 7-12) Clearway School (a small, private special education school for learning-disabled middle and high school students) has an immediate opening for a part-time teaching assistant for the 2026-27 school year. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a collaborative, supportive, special education school that celebrates the many paths to student success. Please visit the Clearway School webpage to learn more about our unique program: www.clearwayschool.org.

Responsibilities:

Assisting daily in assigned classrooms. This will include working 1-on-1, dyads, or small groups to reinforce content previously taught by the classroom teacher and assisting students with output (assisting in completion of projects, helping students talk-out answers prior to writing, etc.). Driving students to dual enrollment classes and work-study jobs. Clearway owns a fleet of mini-vans for student transportation. Supervising students during social times (snack and lunch) as well as during planned and unplanned breaks from classes both inside the building and outside in our outdoor area. Helping students coordinate finding support from other staff if there is a particular need beyond which the assistant can provide (Co-Director, School Clinician, Speech and Language Pathologist, etc.). Covering classes for meetings and when staff is absent.

Requirements:

2 years of college equivalent of 48 credits of post-graduate education. Valid MA driver's license.

Hours:

7:30 am-12:15 pm Mon-Fri. Possibility of additional after hours.

Pay rate:

$32 per hour Please apply through betterteam or send resume and cover letter to Tasya Clarke at