Specialized Instructional Assistant - Middle School (TLP)

Lexington Public Schools•Lexington, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Specialized Instructional Assistant within the Therapeutic Learning Program (TLP) at the middle school level. The role is part of the Department of Special Education and involves supporting students with academic and social-emotional needs. The position is non-exempt, with benefits according to the LEA Unit C collective bargaining agreement. The hours are 32.5 per week, with an immediate start date. The salary is $33.03 - $36.46 per hour, with potential changes for FY26.

Requirements

BS or BA/ highly preferred
Must be willing and able to physically manage students if needed
Classroom experience at the middle school level preferred
Comfort and familiarity with social emotional disability needed
Ability to work in collaboration with a team and flexibility in day to day work tasks
Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community

Nice To Haves

BS or BA
Classroom experience at the middle school level
Comfort and familiarity with social emotional disability

Responsibilities

Tutor individual students under the direction of academic and therapeutic staff
Support students in TLP and mainstream academic classes
Facilitate implementation of strategies and interventions to address student’s academic needs
Implement social/emotional/behavioral intervention plans as developed by team
Collect data on behaviors, interventions, etc. in the classroom
Provide coverage for staff
Communicate with staff regarding student’s progress
Triage students to appropriate staff
Communicate with staff regarding student’s daily attendance to school/class
Provide passes for students
Attend staff meetings, community meetings, and other staff/student activities
Other duties as assigned
Contribute to a positive and productive environment within the program