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Teaching Assistant-NIS (Grades 3-5)
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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
Job Description
Teaching Assistant-NIS (Grades 3-5)
Nantucket Public Schools
Nantucket Intermediate School - Nantucket, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5895180
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Aug 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 28, 2026
Job Description
•Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
TITLE:
Teacher Assistant
REPORTS TO
Building Principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
School Year Contract
NIS TEACHING ASSISTANT
- Job Description
Definition:
Instructional work in assisting teachers with the supervision and instruction of students; all other related work as required by teachers and/or administrators.
Supervision
Works under the direct supervision of a teacher(s) and/or administrator.
Performs a variety of instructional duties according to prescribed procedures; uses some independent judgment in performing duties.
Job Environment
Work is performed in typical classroom/school conditions and/or in sub-separate special education classrooms.
May operate a computer and other office equipment.
Makes constant contacts, requiring perceptiveness and patience, with students; makes frequent contacts with parents and school personnel.
Under the direction of the classroom teacher and/or administrator may be exposed to confidential student information.
Errors could result in personal injury and injury to students.
Essential Functions
Assists teachers in supervising students throughout the school day.
Under the direction of the teacher, BCBA and/or administrator, assists teachers in the following:
Instructing students in various subjects
1:1 or small group work with special education students ranging from sub-separate severe programs to moderate inclusion special education students.
Planning the lessons
Preparing materials
Assigning homework
Leading group activities
Monitoring progress of students
Maintaining detailed records and behavioral data on students
Following behavior and/or social plans as outlined
Attends teacher meetings and student meetings as requested.
Maintains confidentiality
Performs other similar or related duties as required or as situation dictates.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with and develop relationships with students, teachers, school administration, and parents.
Demonstrate the patience required to work with students of different abilities who often struggle with the academic, social and/or behavioral expectations of the general classroom.
Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
Knowledge of technology-based activities that assist and facilitate student progress.
Maintain confidentiality, respecting the rights of students and families.
EVALUATION
TBD depending on length of position
Citizenship, residency, or work visa required
Position Type:
Full-time
Salary:
$31,583 to $42,550 Per Year