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Teaching Assistant Special Education

Partners in Child Development
Lowell, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/10/2025
Job Description

Teaching Assistant (Full-Time)

Andover, MA | Anderson School

Rate: $18.00 - $20.00/hour

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM | 11-month school calendar

Partners in Child Development is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work in our Anderson School in Andover, MA. You will work closely with the Special Education Teacher in a classroom of approximately 5 students who have multiple disabilities, moderate to severe developmental delays, and complex medical needs. This is a full-time, 35 hours per week position.

Role Responsibilities

  • Help with classroom activities
  • Maintain a clean and neat classroom environment
  • Support the physical and minimal health needs of our students which may include lifting, positioning, seating, feeding, toileting/diapering, and mobility
  • Work closely with parents/guardians, and a team of experienced, caring, dedicated staff all sharing a passion for working with students with special needs

What You Bring

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Interest in working with children with special needs
  • Prior experience working with students with disabilities is a plus
  • Strong oral and written communication and technical skills
  • Suitable background and fingerprint checks
  • Mostly active - must be able to sit, bend, kneel and lift 25 pounds

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life Insurance & Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off & School Breaks
  • Professional Development Support
  • Referral Program

Why Join PCD?

  • Be part of a passionate, mission-driven team
  • Make a direct impact on children’s development

About Us

For over 50 years, Partners in Child Development has supported children of all abilities with developmental, educational, and therapeutic services across our three core programs:

  • Early Intervention (ages 0–3)
  • Woodbridge School (inclusive early education)
  • Anderson School (ages 3–16, medically fragile students with complex medical needs)

Our Anderson School provides a nurturing, highly specialized environment with:

  • Small class sizes and high staff-to-student ratios (4 staff to 5 students)
  • Dedicated classroom RNs
  • Individualized instruction
  • Comprehensive family support and on-site clinical services

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become part of a team that helps every child reach their full potential and offers nontraditional learners a traditional school experience.

Company Description

Partners in Child Development is a nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing the growth and development of every child to maximize their potential. Our programs include Early Intervention Services, Anderson School, a special education school for children having complex medical needs and Woodbridge School, our early childhood education program.

Partners in Child Development is a nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing the growth and development of every child to maximize their potential. Our programs include Early Intervention Services, Anderson School, a special education school for children having complex medical needs and Woodbridge School, our early childhood education program.

Salary : $18 - $20

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