Instructional Assistant Learning Center East Elementary

Instructional Assistant Learning Center East Elementary – 2026‑2027

Job : 5840671

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

East Elementary School is seeking an instructional assistant to support special education students in a general education classroom. The successful candidate should have strong written and oral language skills, and experience with students with disabilities.

This position follows the Sharon Public Schools calendar. Work day 8:45 am‑3:15 pm.

• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct (including but not limited to maintaining a positive attitude, professional behavior, and using appropriate language with students and staff).
• Maintain strict standards of student and family confidentiality.
• Work with students individually or in small groups addressing specific IEP goals.
• Administer and monitor curriculum‑based and MCAS testing, providing all necessary accommodations.
• Support students in all educational settings.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with diverse learning styles.
• Reinforce the principles of social interaction programs by modeling positive behavior.
• Support classroom routines and procedures as established by the classroom teacher.
• Assist in implementing school‑wide goals for maintaining a safe environment.
• Report any issues directly to the classroom teacher and, if appropriate, building administration.
• Keep students focused, work on behaviors, and repeat information as classroom teachers are introducing new ideas.
• Perform all duties tasked by the classroom teacher or assigned by the building administration.
• Assist substitute assigned to the classroom when a teacher is absent or attending meetings.
• Under the guidance of the classroom teacher, assist with small group instruction. Assist students by modeling the necessary skills to perform academic, social, and behavioral tasks within the classroom environment.
• Assist students with planning and organization.
• Assist in providing IEP/504 accommodations and modifications as appropriate.
• Assist teachers with assignments, collection of work, supervise/administer tests, make‑up work, and classroom management.
• Attend Professional Development as assigned.
• Assist students with leaving and entering the building and accompany the students to their transition vehicles.
• May assist a substitute assigned to the classroom when a teacher is absent or attending meetings. As appropriate, may take on the role of a substitute when assigned by the building principal.
• Perform other duties as necessary to the specific student assignment (e.g., Kindergarten Instructional Assistant positions).
• Accompany students to and monitor recess, lunch, and specials; provide assistance during specials in all‑class activities.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks, prioritize, organize and maintain clean work surfaces.
• Assist students with and teach ADL skills, including snack time, and dressing for outdoor activities.
• Manage home/school folders, and take attendance.
• Prep materials for an all‑class activity.
• Assist with supervision of students during emergency situations or drills.
• Actively participate in academic instruction and classroom management.

Salary based on experience in accordance with the Instructional Assistants Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

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

• Jamie Morrison , Student Services Administrator
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