Instructional Aide

1:1 Instructional Aide

Job Location:

Lander-Grinspoon Academy, Northampton, Massachusetts.

Lander Grinspoon Academy is seeking a compassionate, patient, and dedicated 1:1 Instructional Aide to support a student with a phonological disorder and Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) in an inclusive classroom setting. The aide will work under the direction of classroom teachers to ensure the student has access to learning, communication support, and engagement in daily classroom activities.

• Provide individualized academic and communication support throughout the school day.
• Implement strategies recommended by the student’s speech-language pathologist (SLP) and individualized education plan (IEP).
• Facilitate communication using AAC tools, visual supports, and gestures as needed.
• Assist with classroom activities, transitions, and peer interactions.
• Collect data and track progress on IEP goals in collaboration with the classroom teacher and Learning Specialist.
• Promote independence while ensuring the student’s needs are met.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in education or a related field preferred.
• Experience working in an educational setting preferred.
• Understanding of child development and ability to work with children of varying abilities essential.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.

$18 per hour.

Full-time.

• Leslie Knight
• Email: les