Instructional Aide - Harbors Saugus

Saugus; Saugus (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Tuition Reimbursement for all

Licensure Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Sick/Personal time off

Job summary

The Shore Educational Collaborative in Saugus, MA seeks an Instructional Aide to support students with behavioral needs under teacher supervision. The role involves implementing behavior plans, data collection, and delivering daily instruction following individual programs.

Responsibilities include supervising student safety, assisting in class, and training paraprofessionals. A High School Diploma is required; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Starting immediately; full-time with varying hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• One-year minimum experience with students with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavior management programs and provide positive feedback to students.
• Supervise student safety in classrooms, hallways and during community outings.
• Collect and record data on students’ targeted behavior and academic progress.
• Assist teachers in developing behavioral and educational programs.
• Become certified as Safety-Care or equivalent de-escalation training.
• Support paraprofessionals and train new staff as needed.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Experience with students with special/

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Instructional Aide - Harbors Saugus

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Job Details

Job ID: 5975328

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Our Instructional Aide supports students with a high level of social/emotional and behavioral needs in all aspects of behavior management and classroom instruction in a constructive, supportive and positive manner. Work directly with and support paraprofessionals and teachers on an ongoing basis.

This position will be part of the program in partnership with Saugus Public Schools, and will be located in the Saugus Middle/High School. The program hours may vary.

• Implement all aspects of behavior management programs.
• Provide positive feedback for appropriate behavior including verbal/social praise, and activity reinforcements as determined by students’ individual programs.
• Supervision of students’ safety in all educational settings such as classroom, hallways and community outings, etc.
• Collect and record data on students’ targeted behavior.
• Provide daily instruction and programming according to prescribed academic program.
• Collect and record data on all academic programs.
• Assist teacher in the development of behavioral and educational programs.
• Become and maintain certification as a trainer in Safety-Care or other required de-escalation and crisis management program.
• Arrange or assist in arranging staff coverage of paraprofessionals in the morning and/or throughout the day based on student needs.
• Train and support new paraprofessionals.
• Assist in writing behavior plans.
• Substitute in a class on a short or long term basis.
• Implement and model positive behavioral interventions, de-escalation techniques, relationship building and limit setting.

Qualifications:

• Ability to fully participate in any and all physical requirements of the position.
• High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• One-year minimum experience with students with disabilities preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with and ability to participate in implementing behavioral interventions as well as crisis intervention, lifting and transferring students for ADL tasks and positioning, etc.

Our Benefits:

Generous Tuition Reimbursement for all staff

Licensure Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Sick/Personal time off

This position does not currently include mandatory summer work, however, supplemental summer work will likely be available.

All school staff who may be expected to manage behavior must obtain and maintain certification in Shore's approved behavioral safety training program (Safety Care or equivalent). These skills are essential to ensuring the safety of all program participants and staff, and to meet state and federal requirements related to the safe implementation of behavior intervention plans.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $48,275.61 to $69,241.19 Per Year

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Joanne Semenza
• 201 Crescent Avenue
• Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150
• Phone: [phone]
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• Email: [e-mail]