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Harrington Elementary School

Instructional Assistant

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $29.86–$32.97/hr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Lexington, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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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

Instructional Assistant Lexington Public Schools (MA) Harrington Elementary School - Lexington, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Lexington Public Schools (MA) Job Details

Job ID:

5875285

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 31, 2026 Job Description

Position Title:

Instructional Assistant

FLSA:

Non-Exempt Reports to: Building Principal and Evaluation Team Supervisor

Terms of Employment:

Paraprofessional Staff with benefits according to the LEA Unit C collective bargaining agreement. 184 day work year. August 31, 2026 Start Date. 30 hours per week. $29.86 - $32.97 per hour. FY26 salary scale may change based on completed negotiations.

Organizational Scope:

A member of the Department of Special Education, this position reports directly to the building Principal, Evaluation Team Supervisor and to the Director of Special Education while working under the direction of the special educator teacher.

Position Responsibilities:

Under the Direction of the

Special Education Teacher:

Supports instructional programming Implements assistive technology Facilitates interactions between students Assists with implementing behavior intervention Assists with mobility and transitioning and personal care as needed Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

BS or BA/ Preferred Highly Qualified as Paraprofessional according to DESE standards. Must be willing and able to physically manage students if needed. Classroom experience and college degree preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.

Position Type:

Part-Time