Comprehensive Instructional Assistant, Extended School Year (Summer 2026)

Watertown Public Schools • Watertown, MA

17h • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Comprehensive Extended School Year (ESY) offers specialized instruction and related services to students beyond the regular school year. Watertown Public Schools seeks an outstanding Instructional Assistant to support students with disabilities in accessing their education for the Extended School Year Summer Program. In your letter of interest, please indicate which level/program you prefer. We have availability in the Connections, ISP, and Learning Support programs.

Requirements

• Flexibility with respect to age groups, assignments
• Ability to follow through with directions
• Experience working with students at the elementary level who have significant learning and social/emotional needs
• Experience implementing Behavior Intervention Plans and an understanding of functions of behaviors
• Ability to take initiative to complete tasks and to assist students with de-escalation techniques and executive functioning skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as a part of a team

Nice To Haves

• CPR/First Aid Certification

Responsibilities

• Teach groupings of special education students in grades K-12
• Conduct whole group and/or small group literacy lessons
• Conduct whole groups and/or small group Math lessons
• Follow related IEP Goals and Accommodations
• Teach age-related social skills and functional behavior
• Teaching is focused on the prevention of skill regression
• Progress monitoring and reporting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed