Integration Assistant

INTEGRATION ASSISTANT

Organization: Tantasqua Regional School District and School Union 61, Tantasqua Junior High School – Fiskdale, Massachusetts

Job : 5799946

Final date to receive applications: Jul 24, 2026, 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Jun 24, 2026, 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

School Year:

Salary Range: $19.43 – $22.23

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Individual Aide

Reports To: Special Education Teacher and classroom teacher; building principal.

The Integration Assistant provides assistance to assigned students both in and out of various classrooms.

• Works primarily with students with IEPs
• Maintains high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student records
• Works directly with individual students requiring special instructional/behavioral/social help
• Implements teacher/specialist developed lessons and behavior plans without direct supervision
• Maintains contact with teachers to monitor progress
• Provides information for preparation of progress reports
• Provides escort and assistance to assigned students as necessary throughout the building and school day
• Facilitates participation of assigned students in classroom activities and peer interactions
• Carries out personal health and safety protocols, including diaper changing as necessary, with appropriate training
• Prepares alternative materials as requested by teacher/specialist
• Collects data as directed by teachers and/or therapists
• Compiles reports of daily accomplishments and/or behaviors for regular meetings with regular and special educators to review student progress
• Participates in in-service training programs and/or workshops as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Work with children of varying abilities, including those with substantial disabilities
• Communicate effectively with students, teachers, and administration
• Modify student work to match level of understanding and development
• Maintain cooperative and productive working relationship when dealing with students and staff
• Solve practical problems with students and staff
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Plan and organize work to meet deadlines
• Provide information and assistance to parents, the general public and other staff members in a helpful, courteous and timely manner

• Child development and challenges faced by students with learning or substantial disabilities
• Curriculum expectations of grade level assigned
• Effective use of computer and relevant educational software applications
• Available assistive technologies, with appropriate training
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy

• Evidence of ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily
• Post‑secondary training and/or Associate’s Degree preferred
• Experience in working within an educational setting preferred
• Five or more years’ experience working with children with disabilities preferred
• Approved CORI and Fingerprinting results

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Gregory Sturges, Principal
• 320 B Brookfield Road
• Fiskdale, Massachusetts 01518
• Phone:
• Email: sturgesg

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