Behavior Instructional Assistant

Littleville Elementary School; Huntington (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Littleville Elementary School is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Instructional Assistant to join a student-centered team in Huntington, MA. The role emphasizes strong relationships and proactive behavioral support to help students navigate the school day.

You will implement plans, work with the educational team, and support self-regulation, communication, and independence while maintaining student dignity and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with behavioral needs or learning supports.
• Ability to build respectful, trusting relationships with students.
• Capable of working with a school educational team to implement plans.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and provide consistent behavioral support.
• Implement individualized behavior support plans developed by the educational team.
• Help students develop self-regulation, communication, problem-solving and social skills.
• Respond calmly to challenging behaviors while ensuring safety and dignity.
• Collaborate with teachers, special educators, related service providers and administration.
• Collect and document behavioral data and provide feedback to monitor progress.

Skills

Behavioral support

Student relationships

Team collaboration

Job description

Gateway Regional School District (MA) Littleville Elementary School - Huntington, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Behavior Instructional Assistant

Gateway Regional School District (MA) Littleville Elementary School - Huntington, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Gateway Regional School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5912161
Application Deadline: Sep 11, 2026 11:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Behavior Instructional Assistant

Littleville Elementary School

Littleville Elementary School is seeking a compassionate, dedicated Behavioral Instructional Assistant to join our supportive and student-centered team. At Littleville, we believe every child deserves to feel seen, valued, and capable and our instructional assistants play a vital role in making that happen each day.

We are looking for an individual who believes that strong relationships are at the heart of student success and who can provide consistent, respectful, and proactive support to students who may need additional assistance navigating the school environment.

In this role, you will:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with students while providing consistent, respectful, and proactive behavioral support throughout the school day.
• Implement individualized behavior support plans and strategies developed by the student's educational team.
• Support students in developing self-regulation, communication, problem-solving, social skills, and increasing independence.
• Respond to challenging behaviors calmly and appropriately, maintaining student dignity and safety while helping students successfully return to learning.
• Collaborate closely with classroom teachers, special educators, related service providers, and administration to ensure consistent expectations, supports, and communication.
• Collect and document behavioral data and provide feedback to the educational team to help monitor student progress and adjust supports as needed.
• Salary range: $18.24-$29.18, dependent upon education, experience, and placement.

What makes Littleville special:

• A strong focus on student wellness and belonging
• A collaborative, team-oriented staff that supports one another
• Opportunities to build meaningful relationships with students and make a daily impact
• A school culture that values growth, reflection, and continuous improvement

The Gateway Regional School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation or military or exercise of civil rights in admission to, access to treatment in or employment in its programs or activities.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.24 to $19.18 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melissa McCaul , Principal
• Littleville Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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