Behavior Instructional Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Huntington (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Regional School District Littleville Elementary School in Huntington, Massachusetts is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Instructional Assistant to join a supportive, student-centered team. You will help students navigate the school environment with proactive behavioral strategies and collaborative support from educators and related service providers.

Responsibilities include implementing behavior plans, fostering self-regulation and communication, and documenting progress while

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and patience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Behavioral support

Data collection

Relationship building

Communication

Problem solving

Self-regulation

Team collaboration

Job description

Behavior Instructional Assistant

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5885482

Application Deadline: Aug 21, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

Job Description

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.

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

If you are patient, flexible, and passionate about helping all students succeed, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Littleville community.

Salary Range is $18.24 - $29.18, dependent upon education, experience, and placement

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melissa McCaul , Principal
• 4 Littleville Road
• Huntington, Massachusetts 01050
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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