Impactful Elementary Instructional Support Specialist

Newton Public Schools; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Support Staff member to provide flexible classroom and student support across multiple grade levels. This full-time role focuses on maintaining safe learning environments and covering staff absences to support daily operations.

The ISS team may work in general education, inclusion settings, or other instructional environments, adapting to school needs and student requirements. Massachusetts licensure eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma; college degree preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with children and adolescents.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide substitute classroom coverage for teachers, instructional assistants, and other staff as assigned.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Assist students with academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and functional needs.
• Create a safe and supervised classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Be familiar with fire exits, drill procedures, and safety protocols.
• Assist with lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, and other student supervision responsibilities.

Skills

Child interaction

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate/Bachelor degree preferred

Massachusetts educator license/eligibility

Job description

Newton Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Support Staff member to provide flexible classroom and student support across multiple grade levels. This full-time role focuses on maintaining safe learning environments and covering staff absences to support daily operations.

The ISS team may work in general education, inclusion settings, or other instructional environments, adapting to school needs and student requirements. Massachusetts licensure eligibility is preferred.