Educational Support Aide — Long-Term Substitute

Bowen Elementary School; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Bowen Elementary School in Newton, Massachusetts is seeking a Building Aide (Long Term Substitute) to provide instructional coverage and general support across the building for a 12-week period starting immediately.

The role assists the classroom teacher throughout the school day, supports students individually or in small groups, prepares instructional materials, and helps with classroom setup and routines while maintaining consistent attendance and professional behavior.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or minimum of 60 college credit hours (education, special education, psychology or related field preferred).
• ParaPro Assessment may substitute for educational requirements.
• Written language, technology skill and interpersonal communication skill to support communication among team members, with community contacts, school staff and parents is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional coverage for a classroom, small group or individual student.
• Assist the classroom teacher in all aspects of the school day.
• Support instruction by working with students individually and in small groups.
• Prepare instructional materials.
• Assist in classroom set up and clean up.
• Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students.
• Manage individual and classroom behavior.
• Supervise students with self-care skills as needed.
• Assist in the main office (monitoring doors, answering the phone, mail, arrival/dismissal routines, attendance) and provide coverage in the absence of the secretary.

Skills

Communication skills

Tech literacy

Written communication

Education

Associate degree or 60 college credits

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Bowen Elementary School in Newton, Massachusetts is seeking a Building Aide (Long Term Substitute) to provide instructional coverage and general support across the building for a 12-week period starting immediately.

The role assists the classroom teacher throughout the school day, supports students individually or in small groups, prepares instructional materials, and helps with classroom setup and routines while maintaining consistent attendance and professional behavior.