Instructional Assistant (grades 3-6)

Millbury Public Schools; Millbury (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbury Public Schools - R.E. Shaw Elementary in Millbury, MA, seeks an Instructional Assistant for grades 3–6 for the 2026-2027 school year. The role includes supporting general and special education, preparing materials, setting up assistive technology, and data collection under a Special Education Teacher's direction.

Anticipated hours are 7:57 a.m. to 2:28 p.m. with a ½ hour unpaid lunch, and there may be opportunities for the 2027 Extended School Year program.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required. Associate’s Degree, or higher, in education or related field required for some positions
• Experience working with school-aged children, preferred
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certified, preferred

Responsibilities

• Duties vary by assignment and may include working with individual students, small groups, or larger groups
• Provide coverage for teachers and prepare materials for the Special Education department
• Set up assistive technology and participate in weekly training with the classroom teacher
• Document student progress and assist with modifications under the direction of a Special Education Teacher

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s Degree or higher in education or related field

Job description

Millbury Public Schools R.E. Shaw Elementary School - Millbury, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Instructional Assistant (grades 3-6)

Job Details

Job ID: 5940047

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 25, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

MILLBURY PUBLIC SCHOOL
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

VACANCY NOTICE: September 25, 2026 CLOSING: until filled

Instructional Assistant (grades 3-6)

2026-2027 School Year

GENERAL DUTIES

• Duties as an Instructional Assistant will vary depending on the particular assignment. It is possible to be working with one student, a group of students, or a large group in the general education or substantially separate setting.
• Providing coverage for Classroom/Sped teachers for meetings
• Preparing materials for teachers in the Special Education department
• Setting up assistive technology for student use
• Participating in weekly training/consultation with classroom teacher
• Reinforcing previously taught concepts in a small group setting
• Communicating with liaison regarding progress of students
• Administering daily content area tests/quizzes as well as standardized tests
• Documenting student progress both academically and behaviorally
• Reinforcing instruction of general education under the direction of a Special Education Teacher
• Accompanying students to General Education classroom and providing modifications to instruction
• Assisting with lifts and transfers
• Ensuring safety of students as they use adaptive equipment
• Constant monitoring and alert nurse of medical needs
• Assisting with self-help skills, including but not limited to clothing, feeding, toileting
• Supporting students at job sites and/or during a variety of community trips
• Participating in student progress meetings when requested, and provide input for progress reports and objectives; inform appropriate staff of program changes and updates
• Completing parent communication logs and district documents as required
• Participating in required professional development, such as restraint training, CPR/First Aid certification, Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and staff meetings and extended day sessions
• Demonstrating flexibility when daily schedules change
• Implementing instructional and behavioral programs as designed by Special Education Teacher and/or related service providers
• Recordings appropriate data in pull-out and inclusion settings
• Being aware of and adhering to confidentiality protocol
• Completing other duties that are designated by the Lead Teacher and/or Behavior Specialist, Building Principal or Director of Pupil Services

Anticipated duty positions

• Bus Monitors (AM and PM runs)
• Cafeteria Duty
• Supporting students during extracurricular activities

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma required. Associate’s Degree, or higher, in education or related field required for some positions

Experience working with school-aged children, preferred

Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certified, preferred

WORK SCHEDULE

Anticipated Hours 7:57 a.m. to 2:28 p.m, includes ½ hr. unpaid lunch

Opportunity to work the 2027 Extended School Year program (July-August)

SALARY

Per Instructional Assistant/ABA Technician contract

Position Type

Full-time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Andrew Tuccio , Principal
• 58 Elmwood Street
• Millbury, MA, Massachusetts 01527
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]