Instructional Aide BRIDGES Early Elementary Program

Aitken Elementary School; Seekonk (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Seekonk Public Schools seeks an Instructional Aide for the BRIDGES Early Elementary Program at Mildred H. Aitken Elementary School in Seekonk, MA.

This full-time 2026-27 position supports delivery of special education and related services under the guidance of a certified teacher and the Director of Student Services. The role covers classroom and school environment supervision, with responsibilities including assisting with daily living activities when needed, and adapting to a changing student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree, or 60 credits from an accredited college or university.
• Passing score on paraprofessional exam.
• Ability to communicate clearly with children and adults, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and staff.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds as needed.
• Willingness to attend PD offered by the district.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a certified teacher, prepares for classroom activities.
• Works individually or in small groups to reinforce material.
• Assists the general educator and accepts direction when providing assistance to individual children.
• Provides assistance in independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up by the teacher.
• Assists teacher in non-instructional classroom duties (lunch, recess, bus duty, snack, bathroom and clothing routines).
• Assists teacher in activities such as checking notebooks, correcting papers and supervising testing and make-up work.
• Assists in social emotional support and academics.
• Assists teacher in preparing class displays/bulletin boards and caring for equipment.
• Assists with supervision of playground, cafeteria, bus loading, etc.
• Attends in-district training and PD proposed by Principal.

Skills

Clear communication

Relationship building

Physical stamina

Technology proficiency

Adaptability

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree / 60 credits

Passing paraprofessional exam

Job description

Instructional Aide BRIDGES Early Elementary Program

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Job Details

Job ID: 5913980

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TYPE OF POSITION: Full time (1.0); 2026-27 school year; salary commensurate with experience and education as set forth in the agreement between the School Committee of the Town of Seekonk and Local 1701, State Council 93, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO

LOCATION: Mildred H. Aitken Elementary School

PAY RANGE: $19.66 to $25.39 per hour depending on education and experience

REPORTS TO: Principal/Assistant Principal and/or Immediate Teacher

The BRIDGES Elementary Instructional Aide works under the direction of the Principal/Assistant Principal and Director of Student Services to assist with the delivery of services. This includes both special education and related services as specified in the IEP. This individual will service only students in the FLEX Elementary Program. The BRIDGES Elementary Instructional Aide assists teachers and/or building principals in the supervision of students in the classroom during instructional periods and throughout the school environment as designated by the principal or teacher. BRIDGES Elementary Instructional Aides may be required to assist students who have special needs with activities of daily living, such as feeding, toileting, and dressing

To be considered qualified for this position, candidates must minimally have the following:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree, or 60 credits form an accredited College or University and/or passing score on Paraprofessional exam.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with children and adults.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and staff.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds as needed.
• Knowledge and training in the implementation of continuous performance of positive reinforcement with students.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt to the needs of a changing student population with a variety of challenges and address their social and emotional needs.
• Demonstrate flexibility, and the ability to be independent and self-directed within supervised tasks.
• Ability to use technology to enhance instructional and professional responsibilities.
• Attend PD offered by the district.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS which include but are not limited to:

• Under the supervision of a certified teacher, prepares for classroom activities.
• Works individually or in small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the general educator and accepts direction when providing assistance to individual children.
• Provides assistance in independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up by the teacher.
• Assists teacher in non-instructional classroom duties (e.g. lunch, recess, bus duty, snack, bathroom and clothing routines, etc.).
• Assists teacher in activities such as, but not limited to, checking notebooks/planners, correcting papers and supervising testing and make-up work.
• Assists in social emotional support and academics.
• Assists teacher in preparing class displays/bulletin boards and caring for equipment.
• Assists teacher in duties relating to the supervision of playground, cafeteria, bus loading, etc.
• Assists with students in music, art, physical education if needed.
• Attends in-district training, when appropriate and PD proposed by Principal. (i.e. nonviolent crisis intervention, CPR/First Aid, district training, SEL, PBIS,)
• To complete other duties designated by the individual supervisor.

The Seekonk Public Schools strives to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive and succeed in its schools. The Seekonk Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles, sex, age, gender identity, disability, religion, national origin, limited English proficiency, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions or homelessness and ensures that all students have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges, and courses of study.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Bridget McNamara , Administrative Assistant to Superintendent
• 25 Water Lane
• Seekonk, Massachusetts 02771
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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