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Lexington Public Schools (MA)

Specialized Instructional Assistant

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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

Specialized Instructional Assistant Lexington Public Schools (MA) Lexington, MA Job Details Part-time $33.03 - $43.34 an hour 13 hours ago Qualifications Classroom management assistance Student behavioral support Experience working with individuals with disabilities Physical assistance for special education students
Full Job Description Position Title:
Specialized Instructional Assistant for the
Intensive Learning Program 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. 35 hours per week, $33.03-$43.34 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 and to the Director of Special Education while working under the direction of the
ILP Lead Teacher Position Responsibilities :
Tutor individual students under the direction of academic staff Support students in ILP and mainstream academic classes Facilitate implementation of strategies and interventions to address student's academic and physical needs Implement social/emotional intervention plans as developed by team Provide coverage for staff Communicate with staff regarding student's progress Staff and monitor use of reception area Triage students to appropriate staff Monitor attendance of all ILP students Communicate with parent/guardian regarding student attendance/absence Attend staff meetings, community meetings, and other staff/student activities Other duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilities:
Contribute to a positive and productive environment within the program
Job Qualifications:
BS or BA/ highly preferred Must be willing and able to physically manage students if needed. Classroom experience at the high school level preferred. Comfort and familiarity with austism and social-emotional disability needed. Ability to work collaboratively with a team and flexibility in day-to-day work tasks.
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.