Instructional Assistant - Duxbury High School

Duxbury High School; Duxbury (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Instructional Assistant to support students in inclusive classroom settings. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' social-emotional learning and academic success. The school emphasizes a welcoming environment that values diversity and promotes equity in education. Join a passionate team committed to fostering a positive learning atmosphere for all students, where you can contribute to their growth and development in a supportive community.

Benefits

Health insurance (25% employee contribution)

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; Associate's Degree considered with relevant experience.
• Experience meeting the needs of diverse learners is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students in inclusive classroom settings.
• Assist with additional responsibilities throughout the school.

Skills

Management skills for social-emotional learning

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Experience with diverse learners

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree with experience

Job description

Job Title: Instructional Assistant at Duxbury High School

Duxbury High School is seeking a highly qualified Instructional Assistant. This position will focus within our inclusive classroom settings with the potential for additional responsibilities supporting students throughout the building.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's Degree preferred; Associate's Degree considered with relevant experience
2. Management skills supporting students' social-emotional learning
3. Experience meeting the needs of diverse learners
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
5. Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

Additional Information:

• Full-time position
• Benefit-eligible, including health insurance (25% employee contribution), dental, life, short-term and long-term disability, vision, pet insurance, and employee assistance program

Duxbury High School provides a dynamic education that prepares students to meet, both individually and collaboratively, the challenges and opportunities of a global society. All students will pursue academic excellence, become active learners, and develop personal, social, and civic responsibility. The Duxbury High School community comprises 1500 students and 160 staff members. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to contribute to a positive learning environment for all students.

We believe that each student's unique identity must be affirmed to support a welcoming school community that engages and empowers all learners. We are committed to dismantling systems of inequity, providing obstacle-free access to education, and maintaining an environment free from discrimination based on race, color, 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 required by law. Retaliation against individuals opposing discrimination or participating in investigations is strictly prohibited.