Top 71 Special education aide Jobs in Massachusetts

Educational Support Professional (ESP-3) LTS FY26 Job ID 1256
Bedford Public Schools —Bedford, MA
- $28.18 - $34.64 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Word processing
Educational Support Professional Sail 1 Program (ESP-4) FY26 Job ID 1239
Bedford Public Schools —Bedford, MA
- $28.18 - $34.64 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Word processing
- Mid-level
Elementary School Inclusion Aide (2026-2027)
Match Education —Boston, MA
- $52,499 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Elementary school
- Entry level
- Health insurance
Educational Support Professional Sail 1 Program (ESP-3) Job ID 1317
Bedford Public Schools —Bedford, MA
- $28.18 - $34.64 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Word processing
- Mid-level
3d
High School Inclusion Aide (2026-2027)
Match Education —Boston, MA
- $52,499 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Health insurance
1:1 Special Education Paraeducator (61.5 hours biweekly) (3)
Reading Public Schools —Reading, MA
- $25.38 - $32.43 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
Special Education Paraeducator (LIFT Program) (56 hours biweekly)
Reading Public Schools —Reading, MA
- $25.38 - $32.43 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
Paraprofessional
Excel Academy Charter School —Boston, MA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school
9d
Aide/ESP - Proctor Elementary - Education Support Professional
The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough —Southborough, MA
- $26.80 - $28.64 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Math
Paraprofessional
Innovation Academy Charter School —Tyngsboro, MA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Entry level
4d
Aide/ESP - Finn Elementary School - Education Support Professional
The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough —Southborough, MA
- $27.53 - $30.65 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Math
7d
Special Education 1:1 Aide (Preschool)
Falmouth Public Schools —Falmouth, MA
- $22.37 - $27.73 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- Preschool
Aide/ESP - Algonquin Regional High School - Education Support Professional
The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough —Southborough, MA
- $27.53 - $28.93 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
3d
Preschool Aide/ESP - Education Support Professional
The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough —Southborough, MA
- $27.53 - $30.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Math
- Preschool
14d
1:1 Aide (1st Grade Student - 26-27 School Year)
Keystone Montessori School —North Chelmsford, MA
- Classroom
- Master's degree
- Entry level
1d
TLC Para (Galvin)
Galvin Middle School —Wakefield, MA
- $27.63 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
Special Education 1:1 Aide
Falmouth Public Schools —Falmouth, MA
- $22.37 - $27.73 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
Elementary School: Special Education, Aide - Boston (2026-2027)
KIPP Massachusetts Public Charter Schools —Boston, MA
- $42,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Applied behavior analysis
- High school
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Aide/ESP - Trottier Middle School - Education Support Professional
The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough —Southborough, MA
- $26.80 - $27.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Math
Instructional Aide SCALE (7.5 hours/11 months), OSS/King Open
Cambridge Public Schools —Cambridge, MA
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Associate's degree
- Public school

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Educational Support Professional (ESP-3) LTS FY26 Job ID 1256

Bedford Public Schools -
Bedford, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$28.18 - $34.64 an hour

Qualifications

Student progress monitoring
Relationship building (classroom management strategies)
Word processing
Spreadsheets
Student performance data analysis
Working with students
Data collection for student progress in special education
Data entry
Behavioral progress monitoring
Data collection
Student progress notes
Data analysis software

Full Job Description

Bedford Public Schools

Invites applications for the position of:

Educational Support Professional (ESP-3)-Float

Remainder of FY26

Description:

An ESP-3 is responsible for providing direct support to students with special needs in a general education classroom. The ESP will also be responsible for small group instruction in the general and/or special education classroom setting and implementing individualized academic and behavior programs. The ESP will provide instruction using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis including discrete trial task analysis and naturalistic teaching. The ESP will be trained to utilize de-escalation strategies and to take data on academic and behavioral support plans. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a certified Special Education Teacher supervises the ongoing training and support of all ESPs.

Responsibilities:

Support classroom routines and procedures; reinforce the principles of social interaction programs by modeling positive behavior, e.g., Responsive Classroom, RULER, PBIS and assist with providing behavioral support to students in accordance with school expectations.

Provide supervision and/or student support services in all environments of the school for activities including but not limited to recess, lunch, arrival, dismissal and field trips, as scheduled, and escorting students to designated areas throughout the building (activities, fire and crisis drills) with guidance from teaching/counseling/administrative staff.

Provide small group or individual instructional support with guidance from teaching/counseling staff aligned with student goals, benchmarks, individualized education plans, and/or related behavior plans.

Consult with teachers in preparation for daily classes to become familiar with the learning targets, success criteria, and other classroom expectations.

Support academic programs (reteaching, reinforcing, reviewing, assessing, scribing, note-taking, data collection); and behavioral programs (data collection, cueing, providing motor breaks, implement behavior plans).

Provide regular feedback to the teaching/counseling staff on the progress and challenges experienced by assigned students in addressing their goals.

Work in conjunction with the classroom teacher to support learning experiences in the classroom, focusing first on identified priority students and then for the broader group of students. The goal is to be actively engaged in the learning environment, providing support for learners.

Support implementation of behavior intervention plans and social skill facilitation across various school settings.

Support crisis intervention as needed in a culturally responsive manner, including verbal de-escalation/processing of events with students and staff and the application of physical intervention methods to reduce risk of injury to students or staff as assigned/trained.

Adapt to varying needs of students.

Perform other job-related tasks or duties at the discretion of administrators.

N/A for ESP-2s and ESP-3s: Assist teacher(s) with such tasks as basic data entry, word processing, printing, and copying, as necessary.

N/A for ESP-1s: Monitor and maintain accurate data and records for progress monitoring of student plans such as IEP goals and individual support plans and share the information with teaching/counseling staff,

Must possess the ability to:

Integrate into the classroom setting when appropriate, working under the direction of administrative/teaching/counseling staff to support student engagement and learning.

Collect, record, and analyze data across multiple data points.

Record data collected into spreadsheets and provide graphs to visually display student progress with multiple data points using Google tools

Adapt and acquire new skills and knowledge and use them consistently to support student engagement with learning activities, behavior interventions, social interactions, and the school day.

Maintain flexibility in day-to-day priorities set to reflect changing student needs.

Work in multiple classrooms or environments during the school day.

Maintain the high level of confidentiality and professionalism expected of the teaching staff.

Anticipate and effectively address unforeseen events associated with working with large groups of children.

Maintain positive relations with students, parents, staff and the public.

Specialty Area:

Passion for working with children/students.

Knowledge of child growth and development.

Knowledge of basic learning strategies.

Knowledge of social emotional learning (SEL).

Knowledge of proper de-escalation strategies and restraint protocols.

Ability to work with diverse learning styles.

Ability to collaborate and participate as a member of a teaching team.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Able to move with students from one school environment to another.

Physical agility and strength, with proper safety protocols.

Additional Information:

Associates Degree in Psychology, Education or related area preferred.

An ESP is considered to be an Instructional Aide as defined in General Laws, Chapter 71, Section 38.

Salary/Benefits:

In accordance with the Bedford Education Support Professional Contract. $28.18/hour to $34.64/hour; Annualized for 184 work days at 6.75 hours/day, $35,006 to $43,028. Benefits are outlined at Benefits | Bedford Public Schools (bedfordps.org).

Bedford Public Schools are committed to hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse staff. We are relentless in our efforts to bolster equity, in both academic and work spaces, by fostering a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse employees and students have equitable access to the resources and opportunities needed to thrive personally, professionally, and academically.

School Committee Approved: August 8, 2024

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special education aide jobs in massachusetts

Educational Support Professional (ESP-3) LTS FY26 Job ID 1256

Educational Support Professional Sail 1 Program (ESP-4) FY26 Job ID 1239

Elementary School Inclusion Aide (2026-2027)

Educational Support Professional Sail 1 Program (ESP-3) Job ID 1317

High School Inclusion Aide (2026-2027)

1:1 Special Education Paraeducator (61.5 hours biweekly) (3)

Special Education Paraeducator (LIFT Program) (56 hours biweekly)

Paraprofessional

Aide/ESP - Proctor Elementary - Education Support Professional

Paraprofessional

Aide/ESP - Finn Elementary School - Education Support Professional

Special Education 1:1 Aide (Preschool)

Aide/ESP - Algonquin Regional High School - Education Support Professional

Preschool Aide/ESP - Education Support Professional

1:1 Aide (1st Grade Student - 26-27 School Year)

TLC Para (Galvin)

Special Education 1:1 Aide

Elementary School: Special Education, Aide - Boston (2026-2027)

Aide/ESP - Trottier Middle School - Education Support Professional

Instructional Aide SCALE (7.5 hours/11 months), OSS/King Open

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