Specialized Instructional Assistant - Elementary DLP

Lexington Public Schools•Lexington, MA

About The Position

The Specialized Instructional Assistant works in the Department of Special Education and supports students in the Developmental Learning Program (DLP) and mainstream academic classes. The role works under the direction of the DLP Lead Teacher and reports to the Building Principal and Director of Special Education; the position also lists the Evaluation Team Supervisor as a reporting contact. The assistant tutors students, supports academic and social/emotional interventions, and helps address students’ academic and physical needs. The role also includes attendance monitoring, reception-area support, communication with families and staff, record maintenance, and participation in meetings and program activities. This is a paraprofessional position with benefits according to the LEA Unit C collective bargaining agreement. It is listed at 32.5 hours per week, with an immediate start date and an hourly rate of $33.03–$36.46. The FY26 salary scale may change based on completed negotiations. A bachelor’s degree is highly preferred. The employee must be willing and able to physically manage students if needed and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Must be willing and able to physically manage students if needed.
Ability to work collaboratively with a team and remain flexible in day-to-day work tasks.
Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

A BS or BA is highly preferred.
Classroom experience at the high school level is preferred.
Comfort and familiarity with social-emotional disability is needed.

Responsibilities

Tutor individual students under the direction of academic staff.
Support students in DLP and mainstream academic classes.
Facilitate implementation of strategies and interventions addressing students’ academic and physical needs.
Implement social/emotional intervention plans developed by the team.
Provide coverage for staff.
Communicate with staff regarding student progress.
Staff and monitor use of the reception area.
Triage students to appropriate staff.
Monitor attendance of all DLP students.
Communicate with parents or guardians regarding student attendance and absences.
Collect and maintain student contact information, including parent/guardian and medical or behavioral health provider information, and maintain student files.
Attend staff meetings, community meetings, and other staff and student activities.
Contribute to a positive and productive environment within the program.
Perform other duties as assigned.