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Topsfield Vocational Academy

Instructional Assistant

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $26–$35/hr

Posted: 07/06/2026

Location: Topsfield, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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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 Northshore Education Consortium Topsfield Vocational Academy - Topsfield, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5796869

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 31, 2026 Job Description

Position Summary:

Paraprofessional/Instructional Assistant needed to support students with social, emotional and behavioral challenges in a high school vocational setting. Topsfield Vocational Academy provides students in grades 9-12 with an opportunity to enhance their high school educational experience with hands-on vocational training. Assist professional staff with all aspects of program management including classroom, student support and provision of therapy services.

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 CBA. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter with reference number, resume, certification(s) and references to: Lynsey Page, Director Topsfield Vocational Academy 248 Boston Street, Topsfield, MA 01983 lpage@nsedu.org

Posting Period:

6/23/26 - 6/29/26

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$26 to $35 Per Hour