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Northshore Education Consortium

Instructional Assistant - NSAU

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $26.09–$35.62/hr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Beverly, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/10/2026

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What they do

A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$41,845 / year median in Massachusetts

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Northshore Academy Upper School provides an alternative educational program for students in grades 7-12 who require a therapeutic program to address their social, emotional and behavioral health needs. Students at Northshore Academy may be those struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, non-verbal learning disabilities, or Autism Spectrum Disorders. Positive, trusting relationships are at the core of teaching and learning at Northshore Academy.

Position Summary:

Paraprofessional/Instructional Assistant needed to support students with social, emotional and behavioral challenges in a therapeutic setting. Assist professional staff with all aspects of program management including classroom, student support and provision of therapy services. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30AM to 2:30PM Salary is based on school year (185 school days). ESY is optional.

Specific Duties:

Work with classroom teachers in an academic support role. Collaborate with professional staff to ensure the safety of the students in all environments. Participate in training in relevant areas. Ability to work in a team-oriented environment is a must. Please see specific job description for complete details.

Qualifications:

Experience working with students with social and emotional challenges strongly preferred.

Education/Training/Experience :

Ability to understand the need of and build positive relationships with young adolescents. Experience working with students in alternative or therapeutic settings, preferred.

Target Start Date:

August 31, 2026

Working Conditions:

Please refer to Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pay:

$26.09 - $35.62 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person