Elementary Instructional Assistant

Hastings Elementary School; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Hastings Elementary School in Lexington, MA, is seeking an Elementary Instructional Assistant. The role is part-time (184 days) with a 30-hour work week, offering pay of $29.86–$32.97 per hour. Immediate start; FY26 salary scale may change after negotiations.

Reports to the Building Principal and Evaluation Team Supervisor; part of the Special Education department. Requirements include a BS/BA preferred and paraprofessional qualifications per DESE standards; classroom experience and ability to

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional experience in a school setting.
• Ability to support instructional activities and student needs.
• Willingness to assist with mobility and personal care as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supports instructional programming
• Implements assistive technology
• Facilitates interactions between students
• Assists with implementing behavior intervention
• Assists with mobility and transitioning and personal care as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

Classroom support

Education

BS or BA preferred

High School/Trade School degree

Job description

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Elementary Instructional Assistant

Lexington Public Schools (MA) Hastings Elementary School - Lexington, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5972580

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title: Instructional Assistant

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Building Principal and Evaluation Team Supervisor

Terms of Employment: Paraprofessional Staff with benefits according to the LEA Unit C collective bargaining agreement. 184 day work year.

Immediate Start Date. 30 hours per week. $29.86 - $32.97 per hour.

FY26 salary scale may change based on completed negotiations.

Organizational Scope:

A member of the Department of Special Education, this position reports directly to the building Principal, Evaluation Team Supervisor and to the Director of Special Education while working under the direction of the special educator teacher.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports instructional programming
• Implements assistive technology
• Facilitates interactions between students
• Assists with implementing behavior intervention
• Assists with mobility and transitioning and personal care as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

BS or BA/ Preferred Highly Qualified as Paraprofessional according to DESE standards. Must be willing and able to physically manage students if needed. Classroom experience and college degree preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kari Grossman , Senior Human Resources Specialist
• 146 Maple Street
• Lexington, Massachusetts 02420
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]