Extended Day Specialized Assistant (1:1)

Acton Boxborough Regional School District

Openings as of 2/19/2026

Extended Day Specialized Assistant (1:1) - JobID: 5896

• Position Type: Community Education / Specialized Assistant 1:1
• Date Posted: 7/29/2025
• Location: Community Education
• Date Available: 08/27/2025

Community Education seeks dedicated individuals to provide one on one support to students with special needs in the Extended Day Program for the school year. This role involves supporting students by providing individualized assistance, ensuring their safety and engagement, and fostering a positive and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide one on one support to students with special needs in the Extended Day Program.
• Assist students in participating in program activities and routines.
• Foster positive interactions and social engagement between students and their peers.
• Work collaboratively with the Extended Day team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in special education or a related field (preferred).
• Experience working in a supportive role with children with special needs, preferably in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of child development.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Work Schedule

Monday 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., Tuesday 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., Wednesday 12:30 - 6 p.m., Thursday 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., Friday 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., following the school district's calendar.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $24.62 - $28.28 per hour

Application Procedure

Apply via the district's website.

We believe that our students deserve to learn from educators who reflect their backgrounds and life experiences, and we want our staff to reflect the wide range of student identities we seek to serve. To this end, our District is committed to increasing the diversity of our certified educators and leaders. We believe that by building a more representative workforce, our students will have better outcomes and be more prepared for an increasingly diverse world. We encourage the following to apply: candidates of color, individuals with diverse life experiences and non traditional backgrounds, and allies in our diversity, equity, and inclusion work.