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Wilmington Public Schools

Educational Assistant - STRIDES

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $20–$25/hr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Wilmington, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/2/2026

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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

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Job Description

Educational Assistant - STRIDES Wilmington Public Schools West Intermediate School - Wilmington, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5866078

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Aug 03, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 27, 2026 Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support students within and outside of the general education classroom according to their IEP (Individual Educational Program)
Work with the classroom teacher and assist in the classroom as the teacher deems appropriate. This may include, but not limited to, small group instruction, giving frequent breaks, making modifications for students and working with diverse learning styles
Work with moderate and/or severe special needs population, such as learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, autism, or intellectual disabilities
Implement current IEP and data collection under supervision of school or district staff
Assist school staff by implementing student accommodations according to individual IEPs, 504 Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans, and/or the District Curriculum Accommodation Plan.
Work with students to implement accommodations and modifications
May be required to supervise students during various times of the work day (ie: morning, afternoon, lunch and recess)
May assist students with mobility, transitions, self-care (toileting, feeding, dressing), and implementing IEP related care plans, requiring lifting, bending, and working with adaptive equipment, under teacher supervision, to support learning and daily functioning for students with disabilities. Specific responsibilities based on age/grade level and needs of students
Ability to participate in professional development and training opportunities to support student needs
Implement PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports) strategies
Maintain professional working relationships with all staff
Attend staff meetings as designated by Educational Assistant Contract
Maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of their work with all students and staff
Other related duties as assigned by Principal or designee
This position includes a 6 week summer component (ESY).

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$20 to $25 Per Hour