Instructional Assistant

Lexington Public Schools (MA); Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Lexington Public Schools Hastings Elementary School in Lexington, Massachusetts is hiring an Instructional Assistant. This paraprofessional role (184 days, 30 hours/week) reports to the Building Principal and Evaluation Team Supervisor.

Starting August 31, 2026, compensate at $29.86–$32.97 per hour, with FY26 salary scale subject to negotiations. Preferred BS/BA or higher qualifications; duties include supporting instruction, assistive technology, and behavior interventions, with

Qualifications

• BS or BA/ Preferred Highly Qualified as Paraprofessional according to DESE standards.
• Must be willing and able to physically manage students if needed.
• Classroom experience and college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports instructional programming
• Implements assistive technology
• Facilitates interactions between students
• Assists with implementing behavior intervention
• Assists with mobility and transitioning and personal care as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Paraprofessional standards

Diversity awareness

Mobility support

Education

High School/Trade School degree

BA/BS preferred

Job description

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Instructional Assistant

Lexington Public Schools (MA) Hastings Elementary School - Lexington, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5875288
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Position Title: Instructional Assistant

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Building Principal and Evaluation Team Supervisor

Terms of Employment: Paraprofessional Staff with benefits according to the LEA Unit C collective bargaining agreement. 184 day work year.

August 31, 2026 Start Date. 30 hours per week.$29.86 - $32.97 per hour.

FY26 salary scale may change based on completed negotiations.

Organizational Scope:

A member of the Department of Special Education, this position reports directly to the building Principal, Evaluation Team Supervisor and to the Director of Special Education while working under the direction of the special educator teacher.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports instructional programming
• Implements assistive technology
• Facilitates interactions between students
• Assists with implementing behavior intervention
• Assists with mobility and transitioning and personal care as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

BS or BA/ Preferred Highly Qualified as 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 demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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• Email: [e-mail]