Instructional Assistant - NSAL Northshore Education Consortium - 3.3 Peabody, MA Job Details Full-time $26.09 - $35.62 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork Interpersonal skills Collaboration Bachelor's degree Working with students Behavioral therapy Full Job Description Northshore Academy is a small, therapeutic day school for approximately 40 children, grades 1-6, with significant social-emotional behavioral challenges. We are proud of our collaborative, multidisciplinary team model that ensures each student receives personalized support.

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, 8:00AM to 3:00PM Salary is based on school year (185 school days). ESY (Extended School Year) is optional. Pay is equally divided over 10 months or 12 months.

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) Ability to

Commute:

Peabody, MA 01960 (Required)

Work Location:

In person