DLP Specialist: Elementary Instructional Assistant

Harrington Elementary School; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrington Elementary School in Lexington, MA, is seeking a Specialized Instructional Assistant for the Developmental Learning Program (DLP). This paraprofessional role covers 32.5 hours weekly, with starting immediately, and pays $33.03–$36.46 per hour.

You will tutor individual students, support DLP and mainstream classes, implement intervention plans, monitor attendance, and assist with program operations, while coordinating with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or BA preferred; high school/ trade degree acceptable.
• Must be willing and able to physically manage students.
• High school level classroom experience preferred.
• Comfort with social-emotional disability; ability to collaborate with a team and stay flexible.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Tutor individual students under the direction of academic staff
• Support students in DLP and mainstream classes
• Facilitate implementation of strategies and interventions for academic/physical needs
• Implement social/emotional intervention plans as developed by team
• Provide coverage for staff
• Communicate with staff regarding student progress
• Staff and monitor use of reception area
• Triage students to appropriate staff
• Monitor attendance of all DLP students
• Communicate with parent/guardian regarding attendance/absence
• Collect and maintain contact information for each student and maintain files
• Attend staff/community meetings and other activities
• Other duties as assigned
• Contribute to a positive environment within the program

Skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Diversity awareness

Social-emotional support

Education

High School/Trade School degree

Job description

Harrington Elementary School in Lexington, MA, is seeking a Specialized Instructional Assistant for the Developmental Learning Program (DLP). This paraprofessional role covers 32.5 hours weekly, with starting immediately, and pays $33.03–$36.46 per hour.

You will tutor individual students, support DLP and mainstream classes, implement intervention plans, monitor attendance, and assist with program operations, while coordinating with staff and families.