Instructional Aides - Elementary Level

Instructional Aides
- Elementary Level

Oxford Public Schools Special Education Department
- Oxford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5843413
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

TITLE:

Instructional Aide

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Building Principal and/or the Assistant Superintendent/Director of Student Services, the Instructional Assistant provides instructional, behavioral, social-emotional, functional, and personal care support to students under the direction of licensed staff. The Instructional Assistant assists in implementing instructional programs and individualized student supports while fostering student independence, engagement, and success across educational settings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Instructional Assistant shall:

• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethical conduct, and confidentiality in accordance with district policies, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and other applicable state and federal laws.
• Work under the direction and supervision of licensed instructional staff to support the academic, behavioral, social-emotional, communication, functional, and physical needs of students.
• Provide instructional support to students individually, in small groups, and within whole-class settings to reinforce teacher-directed instruction and promote student engagement and independence.
• Assist in implementing teacher-developed lesson plans, instructional activities, accommodations, modifications, interventions, and assessments.
• Support the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 Plans, behavior support plans, health care plans, communication plans, and other individualized student supports, as assigned.
• Collect and document academic, behavioral, functional, and other student performance data to support instructional decision-making and progress monitoring.
• Implement positive behavioral interventions and supports using district-approved practices and individualized behavior intervention plans.
• Promote student independence by providing the least restrictive level of assistance necessary while encouraging self-advocacy, problem-solving, and age-appropriate independence.
• Support students in developing academic, communication, executive functioning, social-emotional, behavioral, vocational, functional, and daily living skills appropriate to their individual educational programs.
• Assist students during instructional and non-instructional activities, including arrival and dismissal, transitions, lunch, recess, specials, field trips, community-based instruction, vocational experiences, extracurricular activities, and other school-sponsored events.
• Assist with classroom organization, preparation of instructional materials, classroom housekeeping, inventory of supplies, and maintenance of a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment.
• Utilize instructional technology, assistive technology, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, adaptive equipment, and other specialized materials to support student access to instruction.
• Assist students with activities of daily living (ADLs), including toileting, feeding, dressing, hygiene, mobility, positioning, transfers, and other personal care needs, as assigned and following appropriate training, while maintaining student dignity, privacy, and safety.
• Implement health, safety, medical, and emergency procedures as directed, including universal precautions and other district protocols.
• Successfully complete required district training, including but not limited to physical restraint, de-escalation, safety procedures, mandated reporting, and other required professional development based on assignment.
• Utilize approved crisis prevention and intervention techniques, including physical restraint when necessary, appropriately trained, and in accordance with district policy and applicable state regulations.
• Establish and maintain positive, respectful, and collaborative working relationships with students, families, colleagues, administrators, and related service providers.
• Participate in team meetings, professional development, and other assigned school activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising administrator that are consistent with the responsibilities of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree or evidence of meeting the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Highly Qualified requirements required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children required.
• Post-secondary training and experience working in an educational setting with students of varying abilities strongly preferred.
• Successful completion of Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Safety-Care, or other district-approved physical restraint…