Instructional Assistant (Elementary Specialized Program) [Broadmeadow] (SY25-26)

Needham, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 24 - 29

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive dynamic and multicultural community seeking an energetic skilled and warm InstructionalAssistant (Elementary Specialized Program)to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This position can begin as soon as possible and will continue until the end of the school year 6/16/2026 or the end of the school year.

About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency equity and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools 2 middle schools and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias bullying and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here.

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Special Education Coordinator and Special Education Liaison the Instuctional Assistant will work with assigned students to support them in the inclusion setting and also to teach specific learning goals and objectives in a small group setting.

Experience working with students with disabilities is required.

Essential Job Functions:

Provide 1:1 or small group support both in and out of the classroom
Provide academic and behavioral support in and out of the classroom
Prepares instructional material for students
Implement behavior plans
Other duties as assigned
Participates and completes mandatory and elective professional development opportunities.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

A highly motivated self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively
Ability to be flexible in order to follow routines of multiple classroom schedules
Experience working on a team well-established communication and interpersonal skills strong written communication skills
Good verbal communication skills
Experience with data collection

Education and Experience:

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

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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.

Application Procedure:

Applications will be considered only when a cover letter resume three letters of recommendation and transcripts have been attached to your online application.

Compensation:

Hourly rate range: $24.94 - $29.27

Please review theUnit C Contract(Grade: ASB).

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 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. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive dynamic and multicultural community seeking an energetic skilled and warm InstructionalAssistant (Elementary Specialized Program)to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds an...