Instructional Assistant - High School

Position: Instructional Assistant

The Instructional Assistant works without regard to age, physical, mental or psychiatric disability, genetics, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status. NRSD welcomes employees with diverse racial, cultural, religious, class, and/or gender background and experiences.

Organizational Scope:

Instructional Assistants reports to the building principal and works at the direction of the classroom teacher. Through a lens of equity, provides students assistance in classroom and school activities consistent with their needs and the specific role of the Instructional Assistant. IAs may support inclusion classrooms, in special programs or in the regular curriculum.

The work of the Instructional Assistant is influenced by NRSD’s core values of academic achievement and personal growth; voice, choice and agency; lifelong learning; a safe, caring and inclusive community; collaborative partnerships; innovation; and a sense of belonging for all.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports academic development by providing appropriate instruction and learning experiences for each individual or small group of students, as self-initiated and or as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Presents skills and tactics that support success in content areas.
• Utilizes a wide range of teaching strategies, materials and resources.
• Works closely with the teacher(s) to coordinate classroom work and homework.
• Supports instruction and learning for each individual or small group of students as self-initiated and or as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Implements assistive technology, if needed.
• Facilitates interactions between students
• Attend training workshops as assigned, and participate in school-based staff development.
• Assists with implementing behavior intervention.
• Assists with mobility, transitioning and personal care as needed.
• Physically manage students, if needed;
• May provide other duties as required.

Job Qualifications: High School Diploma required, Associates or Bachelors Degree in education preferred

Physical Demands:

Most work is performed in a typical school and classroom environment requiring physical effort consistent with the assignment. This may include everyday discomforts and distractions typical of classroom settings, such as proximity to students and colleagues, temperature variations, frequent interruptions and moderate noise. Some work is performed in other areas of the school, such as the cafeteria, recess areas or other common areas. Ability to walk, stand, or stoop sufficient to instruct students, including young students. The ability to work on site in district schools and buildings is an essential function of this job.

Terms of Employment, Evaluation of Performance, and Salary:

The Instructional Assistant is a Nashoba Regional School District Unit C position. Terms of employment, including evaluation and salary, are covered by the provisions of the Unit C collective bargaining agreement currently in effect. Compensation is based on experience, qualifications and education.