Instructional Assistant

Clinton Public Schools; Clinton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinton Public Schools and Clinton Middle School in Clinton, MA, seek an Instructional Assistant to support individual students in classrooms. The role focuses on academics, behavior, and social-emotional needs for middle school students.

Responsibilities include assisting the teacher daily, helping with self-regulation, maintaining a safe and orderly environment, collaborating with staff, and supporting classroom preparation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree or passing of the Parapro test.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Assisting the teacher with the day to day routine.
• Supporting students with self regulation and academics and the daily routine
• Maintaining a safe learning environment
• Collaborate with others including staff in the room
• Supporting preparation of the classroom
• Maintaining a safe and orderly classroom environment
• Follow and support behavior plans as needed
• Follow direction and supervision of a classroom teacher/administration

Education

Associate degree

Parapro test

Job description

Instructional Assistant

Clinton Public Schools Clinton Middle School - Clinton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5923671

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Clinton Middle School is seeking an Instructional Assistant to work in classrooms supporting the needs of individual students. The ideal candidate will have experience working with middle school aged children supporting them with academics, behavior, and social emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the teacher with the day to day routine.
• Supporting students with self regulation and academics and the daily routine
• Maintaining a safe learning environment
• Collaborate with others including staff in the room
• Supporting preparation of the classroom
• Maintaining a safe and orderly classroom environment
• Follow and support behavior plans as needed
• Follow direction and supervision of a classroom teacher/administration

Min: $20.12, Max: $29.32 Type: Per hour Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Clinton Middle School

Mission StatementThe Clinton Middle School is committed to educating and motivating students, providing them with a sound educational foundation and critical thinking skills, which empowers them to become responsible citizens and productive members of society.Staff, parents, and community work cooperatively to provide a safe, supportive environment that fosters self-esteem and mutual respect.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clinton Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• Job Requirements: Minimum of an Associate’s Degree or passing of the Parapro test
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Meghan Frisch , Principal
• 100 West Boylston Street
• Clinton, Massachusetts 01510
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]