LTS - Long Term Sub (IA) Instructional Assistant (Grades 3-6)

LTS - Long Term Sub (IA) Instructional Assistant (Grades 3-6) Millbury Public Schools R.E. Shaw Elementary School - Millbury, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5626162

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 03, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Long Term Substitute (Approx. 11 weeks): Instructional Assistants (grades 4-6) Anticipated Start date: Immediate

Anticipated Hours:

7:30 a.m. to 2:35 includes ½ hr. unpaid lunch (starting time may be flexible)

GENERAL DUTIES

Duties as an Instructional Assistant will vary depending on the particular assignment. It is possible to be working with one student, a group of students, or a large group in the general education or substantially separate setting. Duties may include:

• Providing coverage for Classroom/Sped teachers for meetings
• Preparing materials for teachers in the Special Education department
• Setting up assistive technology for student use
• Participating in regular training/consultation with classroom teacher
• Ability to interact with all students that may have mental or physical challenges in a caring and compassionate manner
• Reinforcing previously taught concepts in a small group setting
• Communicating with liaison regarding progress of students
• Administering daily content area tests/quizzes as well as standardized tests
• Documenting student progress both academically and behaviorally
• Reinforcing instruction of general education under the direction of a Special Education Teacher
• Accompanying students to General Education classroom and providing modifications to instruction
• Ensuring the safety of students as they use adaptive equipment
• Constant monitoring and alert nurse of medical needs
• Assisting with self-help skills, including but not limited to clothing, feeding, toileting
• Supporting students at job sites and/or during a variety of community trips
• Participating in student progress meetings when requested, and provide input for progress reports and objectives; inform appropriate staff of program changes and updates
• Completing parent communication logs and district documents as required
• Participating in required professional development, such as restraint training, CPR/First Aid certification, Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and staff meetings and extended day sessions
• Demonstrating flexibility when daily schedules change
• Implementing instructional and behavioral programs as designed by Special Education Teacher and/or related service providers
• Recordings appropriate data in pull-out and inclusion settings
• Being aware of and adhering to confidentiality protocol
• Serving as a bus and/or cafeteria monitor
• Supporting students during extracurricular activities, including but not limited to marching band, Special Olympics, athletics, drama club, etc.
• Completing other duties that are designated by the Lead Teacher and/or Behavior Specialist, Building Principal or Director of Pupil Services Duties specific to Bus Monitor (AM and PM runs):
• Monitor student passengers for appropriate social distancing and face-covering/mask-wearing
• Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on the school bus
• Assist students entering and leaving the vehicle by providing hands-on fastening of passenger seat belts to provide student safety, as needed
• Ability to interact with all students that may have mental or physical challenges in a caring and compassionate manner
• Ability to handle any unexpected effects of traffic, weather, student activity, noise or emergency situations
• Communicate with school personnel concerning student needs, medical history, and behavior as appropriate
• Assist driver in the event an evacuation of the vehicle, providing first aid or other applicable procedures in case of an emergency
• Assist students to unfasten seatbelts upon departure of the vehicle, as needed Duties specific to

Cafeteria Monitor:

• Ensure the safety of student(s)
• Monitor students for appropriate social distancing and face-covering/mask-wearing
• Circulate throughout the cafeteria or in areas where meals are served and/or eaten assisting students who need assistance
• Monitor students and their behavior during meals in the lunchroom and refer problems to the principal
• Dismiss classes in an orderly manner at the scheduled time Duties specific to Supporting students during extracurricular activities:
• Ensure the safety of student(s)
• Redirect students' attention to the task or activity
• Encourage and praise student participation
• Accompany students to offsite related events (including but not limited to track meets, band performances, etc.)
• Supervise student until s/he departs on school bus or until parent/guardian picks up

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma required. Associate's Degree, or higher, in education or related field required for some positions
• Experience or training in ABA, preferred
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certified, preferred

SALARY:

Per Instructional Assistant/ABA Technician schedule (starting hourly rate $14.44 - $19.80) Please submit a letter of interest outlining experience and qualifications to: Andrew Tuccio, R.E. Shaw Elementary Principal

Position Type:

Full-time