Instructional Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Bolton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashoba Regional School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant at the High School in Bolton, MA to support classroom learning and student activities under the guidance of teachers and the Student Services Department.

The IA will assist with accommodations, inclusive classrooms, and mobility/personal care as needed, aligned with NRSD values and equity goals. Position type is full-time with salary details per Unit C. Email [e-mail] for inquiries.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Paraprofessional experience preferred per DESE standards.
• Willingness and ability to physically manage students as needed.
• Classroom experience and college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports academic development through instruction for individuals or small groups.
• Employs diverse teaching strategies and materials to aid learning.
• Coordinates classroom work and homework with teachers.
• Assists with behavior interventions and student mobility/personal care as needed.
• Participates in trainings and school-based staff development.

Skills

Physical ability

Classroom experience

Education

High school diploma

Associates or Bachelors in education preferred

Job description

Nashoba Regional School District Nashoba Regional School District - High School - Bolton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Instructional Assistant

Nashoba Regional School District Nashoba Regional School District - High School - Bolton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5884195

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

Position: Instructional Assistant

Organizational Scope:

Instructional Assistants reports to the building principal and works at the direction of the classroom teacher under the Student Services Department. Through a lens of equity, provides students assistance in classroom and school activities consistent with their needs and the specific role of the Instructional Assistant. IAs may support inclusion classrooms, in special programs or in the regular curriculum.

The work of the Instructional Assistant is influenced by NRSD’s core values of academic achievement and personal growth; voice, choice and agency; lifelong learning; a safe, caring and inclusive community; collaborative partnerships; innovation; and a sense of belonging for all.

The Instructional Assistant works without regard to age, physical, mental or psychiatric disability, genetics, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status. NRSD welcomes employees with diverse racial, cultural, religious, class, and/or gender background and experiences.

Position Responsibilities

• Supports academic development by providing appropriate instruction and learning experiences for each individual or small group of students, as self-initiated and or as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Presents skills and tactics that support success in content areas.
• Utilizes a wide range of teaching strategies, materials and resources.
• Works closely with the teacher(s) to coordinate classroom work and homework.
• Supports instruction and learning for each individual or small group of students as self-initiated and or as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Implements assistive technology, if needed.
• Facilitates interactions between students
• Attend training workshops as assigned, and participate in school-based staff development.
• Assists with implementing behavior intervention.
• Assists with mobility, transitioning and personal care as needed.
• Physically manage students, if needed;
• May provide other duties as required.
• The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma required, Associates or Bachelors Degree in education preferred.
• Prior experience highly desired, with qualifications as a 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 requirements of this role vary based on assignment and the age of students served. In general, the position involves the ability to move throughout the classroom and school environment, including standing and walking for extended periods on hard surfaces. The role may also require occasionally lifting or moving items up to 25 pounds, as well as bending, reaching, and repositioning as needed.

Work is primarily performed in a classroom setting and typically involves light physical activity. The environment includes regular interaction with students and staff, varying room temperatures, background noise, and frequent transitions or interruptions common in school settings. The position also requires the ability to use a computer and standard office equipment to support instruction and communication.

Salary in accordance with the UnitC Salary Scale https://www.nrsd.net/page/nrsd-contracts . Candidate review begins immediately.

Terms of Employment, Evaluation of Performance, and Salary:

The Instructional Assistant is a Nashoba Regional School District Unit C position. Terms of employment, including evaluation and salary, are covered by the provisions of the Unit C collective bargaining agreement currently in effect.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.63 to $30.71 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kate Boynton , Principal
• Nashoba Regional School District - High School
• Email: [e-mail]

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