1.0 FTE Moderate Special Education ESP

Job Details Job ID: 5849514 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 23, 2026 Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Locations Cutler Elementary School - Hamilton, Massachusetts

Job Description Job Description: Hamilton Wenham Regional School District is looking for a highly motivated, student-centered Teaching Assistant for the Cutler School. Overall, we are seeking a candidate who is flexible, comfortable working in a team setting, and interested in using technology to enhance student learning. Candidate will perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents and serve in a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Instructional Process •Works with the teacher in planning and implementing a program of instruction that adheres to the school’s philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted charter. •Works with the teacher in creating a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies. Curriculum Development •Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for continual improvement of the school's curriculum. •Assists on the ongoing curriculum revision process. Classroom Management •Works with the teacher in developing, in accordance with school guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied. •Works with the teacher in taking necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. •Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school. •Works with the teacher in providing for the supervision of assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence from the assignment. Public Relations •Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of them to the public. •Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time. •Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed. •Works cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children. •Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other staff members. Professional Growth •Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning. •Cooperates with the administration in planning appropriate in-service training programs at the school. •Attends staff and committee meetings as required. Student Evaluation •Works with the teacher in evaluating accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods such kid-watching notes, as teacher and student made rubrics, samples of students' work, mastery skills check lists, criterion-referenced tests and norm-referenced tests. •Works with the teacher in making appropriate adjustments in the instructional program as required. •Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws. Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Welcome to Cutler Elementary School The Cutler School is one of three elementary schools serving the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District. We service students from both the towns of Hamilton and Wenham. The Cutler School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students in K-5. The school contains 17 classrooms, a gymnasium for physical education, an all-purpose room for lunch & assemblies, music room, art room, technology center, and a library. There is a minimum of 3 acres which are divided into play areas of Primary and Intermediate level.

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

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•Bachelor’s Degree required •At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred •Ability to lift and position up to 50 pounds required •Committed to working with a student centered, team-based model

Competencies •Communication Proficiency •Decision Making •Initiative •Personal Effectiveness/Credibility •Stress Management/Composure •Learning Orientation •Time Management At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information Jennifer Hunt, Principal 237 Asbury Street Hamilton, Massachusetts 01982 Phone: 978-468-5330 Fax: 978-468-5314 Email: j.hunt@hwschools.net