Elementary Instructional Assistant

Lexington Public Schools•Lexington, MA

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant is a member of the Department of Special Education and works under the direction of the special educator teacher. The position reports directly to the building Principal, Evaluation Team Supervisor, and Director of Special Education. This is a paraprofessional staff position with benefits according to the LEA Unit C collective bargaining agreement. The work year is 184 days, with a schedule of 30 hours per week. The position has an immediate start date and pays $29.86–$32.97 per hour; the FY26 salary scale may change based on completed negotiations.

Requirements

Must be willing and able to physically manage students if needed.
Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.

Nice To Haves

BS or BA preferred.
Highly Qualified status as a Paraprofessional according to DESE standards preferred.
Classroom experience preferred.
College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Support instructional programming under the direction of the Special Education Teacher.
Implement assistive technology.
Facilitate interactions between students.
Assist with implementing behavior intervention.
Assist with mobility, transitioning, and personal care as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.