Burlington Public Schools-posted 1 day ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Burlington, MA

Special Education Instructional Assistants Elementary 2025/2026 Job Goal: The Developmental Skills Classroom Instructional Assistant provides programming for children with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities instruction in academic, social language, motor, self-regulation, leisure, and life skills.

  • Provide systemic, individualized instruction in an intensive learning environment with frequent hands-on practice in a variety of settings in a consistent manner as directed by the lead teacher
  • Teach critical skills across settings to assist students to generalize academic, social, communication/language, health, safety and adaptive life skills in relevant contexts
  • Employ Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) methodologies to teach skills across a student’s day
  • Provide instruction in a variety of formats (task analysis, discrete trial, incidental teaching, group instruction) and incorporate other evidence-based curricula that best suit the individual student’s learning style informed by data
  • Consult with the DSC Teacher and BCBA and related service providers to implement behavior plans and individualized reinforcement plans.
  • Meet weekly with support staff to review student data and programs, curriculum, and student behavioral issues
  • Participate in district-provided safety and de-escalation training
  • Utilize skills and strategies as needed and in accordance with behavior management plans
  • Performs other related duties as required, directed, or as the situation dictates
  • Bachelor's degree in special education or education preferred
  • Good organizational and communication skills
  • Benefits and salary in accordance with the Instructional Assistants collective bargaining agreement
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