Instructional Support Staff

•High School (5 Days)

Newton Public Schools

Newton North High School

•Newton, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Newton Public Schools (MA)

Job Details

Job ID:

5892975

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Sep 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

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 school's 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.

For the high school, the ISS will be supervising students in a large group setting and not a traditional classroom setting.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma required (Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred)

Ability to work effectively with children and adolescents

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Massachusetts educator license or eligibility preferred

Previous experience working in schools or educational settings preferred

Experience supporting students with disabilities and/or behavioral needs preferred

Training in de-escalation, trauma-informed practices, or behavior support preferred

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
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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 individual's 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.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$36,502.95 Per Year

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required