General Education Instructional Assistant Eliot School SY

General Education Instructional Assistant (1 yr), Eliot School SY26-27

Needham Public Schools – Eliot Elementary School, Needham, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Immediately

Eliot School is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the  school year. The candidate will provide academic, behavioral, and emotional support to students, assist in the delivery of curriculum, and support classroom teachers, including students in special education programs.

• Provides academic, behavioral and/or emotional support for students during the day.
• Prepares instructional material for students.
• Assists with any special area classes.
• Assists with the management of individual students and classroom behavior.
• Participates and completes mandatory and elective professional development opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Ability to work with students with various learning profiles and varying support needs.
• Ability to keep a calm demeanor in stressful situations.
• Ability to display patience with students.
• Knowledge of student safety requirements and practices.
• Technology and computer skills.

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Advanced degree with 1-3 years of previous IA experience is a plus.

The work environment is a school/classroom setting. Duties may be performed occasionally on field trips. The noise level is usually moderate.

Regularly required to sit (including sitting on the floor or other hard surface), stand, walk, kneel, talk, hear, operate a computer, handheld learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, work indoors or outdoors, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Occasionally may need to assist students with standing, sitting, organizational functions or other related general physical tasks.

Hourly rate range: $23.94 - $27.97/hr (SY26 rate). Details are provided in the Unit C Contract.

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities. In addition, students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Special Education >
Mild/Moderate Disabilities

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Lisa Tedeschi
• 1330 Highland Avenue
• Needham, Massachusetts 02492
• Phone:
• Email: .ma.us