1.0 FTE Spec Ed. ESP - Intensive Learning Program – Winthrop

Job Details Job ID: 5847226 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 22, 2026 Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Locations Winthrop Elementary School - Hamilton, Massachusetts

Job Description The Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District is searching for a Special Education Teaching Assistant, at the Winthrop Elementary School. The successful candidate will provide support within a specialized classroom setting and inclusive settings. Candidate must have the ability to be flexible, work as part of a team and exhibit strong communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates experienced with cognitive impairment and social-emotional disabilities. Familiarity with ABA practices and CPI helpful.

OTHER DUTIES: Note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

NOTIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

•Bachelor’s Degree required; •Two years of relevant experience preferred; •Ability to lift and position up to 50 pounds required; •Ability to actively participate in classroom activities that may require bending, lifting and floor time required; •Ability to support and assist with basic life and self-care skills, including but not limited to feeding, toileting and hygiene required; •Ability to work as part of a team required; •Flexibility, creativity and adaptability required. Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Welcome to Winthrop Elementary School The Winthrop School has an enrollment of approximately 370 pupils in preschool through fifth grade. The school contains 17 classrooms, a cafeteria/auditorium, a gym, learning center, music room, art room, language arts center, technology center, principal's and secretary's office, a health office, and a library. The field behind the school provides ample space for childrens' play as well as playground equipment.

A Message from the Principal~

The Winthrop School supports and enhances a student-centered environment where each student can and will learn to be a productive citizen. We envision a school community where all members - students, staff, and parents are continual learners. A student-centered environment means that the focus is on the student's experience in the school community. The student actively participates and engages in a variety of learning experiences. The school community supports the student as he/she explores, studies, experiments, discusses, debates, and wrestles with new ideas and concepts. All members of the school community accept, believe in, and work together to fulfill the vision.

We hope that this web site will contribute to our goal of communicating and sharing early and often with parents, friends, and community members.

Come visit us at Winthrop!

Carolyn Shediac Principal

Equal Opportunity Employer Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District does not discriminate in its programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

Job Requirements At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information Carolyn Shediac, Principal, Winthrop School 325 Bay Road Hamilton, Massachusetts 01982 Phone: 978-468-5340 Fax: 978-468-5315 Email: c.shediac@hwschools.net