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.
Elementary Learning Assistant
Weston Public Schools
Woodland School - Weston, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5854732
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Position Overview
Weston is seeking to hire a Learning Assistant to provide academic, social, and behavioral support to students in collaboration with the classroom teachers at Woodland Elementary School. This is a regular role, 7 hours per day (6.5 + a 30 minute unpaid lunch), Monday-Friday, when school is in session, reporting to the School Principal. We are looking for a diverse pool of applicants who are inspired by our mission to educate, equip, and inspire all students to achieve their full potential and enrich their community.
About the Weston Public Schools
The Weston Public Schools enrolls approximately 2,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school district includes a high school for grades 9-12, a middle school for grades 6-8, an upper elementary school for grades 4-5, and two lower elementary schools for pre-kindergarten through grade 3. Since 1967, Weston has participated in METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) - a voluntary school integration program that places Boston residents in suburban schools. The Weston METCO program enrolls approximately 167 students (K-12).
Key Responsibilities
Embrace the diversity of the Weston Public Schools by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion
Use appropriate applied behavior, teaching, communication, and reinforcement techniques consistently
Complete all required documentation and data collection
Provide individual and small group instruction
Assist the teacher in devising strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding individual student needs, interests and abilities
Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Teaching experience preferred, ideally in a diverse public school setting
Experience working with students with special needs, behavior background preferred
Competent with technology, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Zoom
Compensation and Benefits
A Learning Assistant will earn between $27.18 - $33.52 per hour, depending on relevant experience and qualifications. Additionally, the Weston Public Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package, including subsidized health insurance and participation in the Middlesex County Retirement System. Professional growth is ongoing in Weston and supported through multiple opportunities, both internally and externally.
Hiring Timeline
The review of applications will begin immediately. Please note that we will carefully review every application, but only candidates invited to advance in the hiring process will be contacted.
