Instructional Support Staff High School (5 Days)

Department:School-Based

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt):Non-Exempt Unit D

Reports To:School Principal

Schedule:Full Time - 5 days weekly

SUMMARY

The Instructional Support Staff (ISS) member is a school-based instructional support professional who provides flexible classroom instructional and student support across multiple grade levels and programs. ISS staff help ensure continuity of instruction maintain safe learning environments and provide coverage for staff absences while supporting the schools daily operational needs.

ISS staff are expected to be adaptable and may be assigned to general education classrooms specialized programs inclusion settings or other instructional environments based on student and school needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma required (Associates or Bachelors degree preferred)
• Ability to work effectively with children and adolescents
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Massachusetts educator license or eligibility preferred
• Previous experience working in schools or educational settings preferred
• Experience supporting students with disabilities and/or behavioral needspreferred
• Training in de-escalation trauma-informed practices or behavior supportpreferred

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide substitute classroom coverage for teachers instructional assistants and other staff as assigned
• Foster a safe inclusive and positive learning environment
• Assist students with academic behavioral social-emotional and functional needs
• Create a safe and supervised classroom environment that is conducive to learning
• Be familiar with fire exits fire drill procedures and safety procedures
• Assist with lunch recess arrival dismissal and other student supervision responsibilities as assigned.
• Review notes for the day take attendance and follow the lesson plans of the teacher
• Demonstrate flexibility and professionalism in accepting changing assignments.
• Maintain confidentiality as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to operate computer printer telephone copier facsimile machine and all other standard office equipment
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large or small school building
• Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds

In compliance with state and federal laws Newton Public Schools is committed to equity anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individuals qualifications and achievements without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age pregnancy gender identity genetic information national origin ancestry homelessness physical or mental disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.

Required Experience:

Staff IC