Instructional Assistant Learning Center - 2026-2027

Cottage Street School; Sharon (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Street School is seeking an Instructional Assistant to join Sharon Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves assisting teachers, supporting students with IEP goals, and maintaining a safe, collaborative classroom environment.

Qualifications include a minimum high school diploma; two years post-high school education (Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred). Report to the building principal or assistant principal.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma; two years post-high school education (Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred).

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually or in small groups to address IEP goals.
• Administer and monitor curriculum-based and MCAS testing with accommodations.
• Support students in all educational settings and adapt to diverse learning styles.
• Model positive behavior and reinforce social interaction programs.
• Assist with classroom routines, safety, and transitions as directed by the teacher.
• Provide support during emergencies, drills, and substitute coverage as needed.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Instructional Assistant Learning Center - 2026-2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5859510
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

Job Description

Cottage Street is looking to hire an instructional assistant.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum high school diploma, (two years post-high school education, Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred)

REPORT TO: Building Principal/ Assistant Principal, (Director of Student Services, )

General Description: To assist teachers in providing students with a nurturing, supportive and collaborative environment where curriculum and instruction are aligned to standards and the needs of each child. Responsibilities will vary according to the school, students, and program /classroom where the instructional assistant is assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct (including but not limited to maintaining a positive attitude, professional behavior, and using appropriate language with students and staff).
• Maintain strict standards of student and family confidentiality.
• Work with students individually or in small groups addressing specific IEP goals.
• Administer and monitor curriculum-based and MCAS testing, providing all necessary accommodations.
• Support students in all educational settings
• Demonstrate the ability to work with diverse learning styles.
• Reinforce the principles of social interaction programs by modeling positive behavior.
• Support classroom routines and procedures as established by the classroom teacher.
• Assist in implementing school-wide goals for maintaining a safe environment.
• Report any issues directly to the classroom teacher and, if appropriate, building administration.
• Keeps students focused, works on behaviors, and repeats information as classroom teachers are introducing new ideas.
• Performs all duties tasked by the classroom teacher or assigned by the building administration.
• Assist substitute assigned to the classroom when a teacher is absent or attending meetings.
• Under the guidance of the classroom teacher, assist with small group instruction. Assist students by modeling the necessary skills to perform academic, social, and behavioral tasks within the classroom environment.
• Assist students with planning and organization.

• Assist in providing IEP/504 accommodations and modifications as appropriate.

• Assist teachers with assignments, collection of work, supervise/ administer tests, make-up work, and classroom management.
• Attend Professional Development as assigned.
• Assist students with leaving and entering the building and accompany the students to their transition vehicles.
• May assist a substitute assigned to the classroom when a teacher is absent or attending meetings. As appropriate, may take on the role of a substitute when assigned by the building principal.
• Performs other duties as necessary to the specific student assignment (ie Kindergarten Instructional Assistant positions).

• Accompany students to and monitor recess, lunch, and specials; provide assistance during specials in all-class activities.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks, prioritize, organize and maintain clean work surfaces.
• Assist students with and teach ADL skills, including snacktime, and dressing for outdoor activities.
• Manage home/school folders, and take attendance.
• Prep materials for an all-class activity.
• Assist with supervision of students during emergency situations, or drills
• Actively participate in academic instruction and classroom management.

Position Type: Full-Time Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 75 Mountain Street
• Sharon, Massachusetts 02067
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]