Instructional Assistant Special Education

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

Job summary

Marblehead Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant in Special Education for the Marblehead Public-Lucretia & Joseph Brown School. The role involves implementing IEP-based instruction, social-emotional supports, and behavior data collection under the guidance of the special education team in Marblehead, MA.

The successful candidate will follow directions, collaborate with teachers, protect student confidentiality, and may assist with ADL tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Familiar with student IEPs and able to implement specialized instruction with supervision.
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate with teachers and specialists.
• Capable of collecting behavior data and applying de-escalation strategies.
• Maintains student confidentiality at work and after hours.

Responsibilities

• Follow directions and meet the expectations of supervising staff.
• Implement specialized instruction and social-emotional/behavioral strategies under supervision.
• Implement de-escalation strategies and behavior plans; collect behavior data.
• Be child-centered and collaborate with teachers and supervisors as requested.
• Maintain student confidentiality at all times and in all settings.
• Understand disabilities in the classroom and ask for information when unclear.
• Carry out related duties which may include ADL tasks as assigned.

Skills

IEP familiarity

Collaboration

Behavior data collection

Confidentiality

Follow directions

Job description

Instructional Assistant Special Education

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Job Details

Job ID: 5927876

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PRIMARY AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow directions and meet the expectations of the supervising teacher/specialist/administrator
• Be familiar with student IEPs and able to implement specialized instruction as well as social-emotional and behavioral strategies under the direct supervision of the special education teacher/specialist
• Implement de-escalation strategies, behavior plans, and collect behavior data with the training and support of the special education teacher and staff
• Be child-centered
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with teachers/supervisors/specialists as requested by the supervising teacher
• Maintain student confidentiality at work and after hours at all times
• Understand the range of disabilities within a classroom and ask for information if particular disabilities are not understood
• Carry out other related special education duties as may be assigned by their supervisor(s), which may include toileting and other ADL skills

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Equal Opportunity Employer

Marblehead Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learningenvironment free from discrimination om the basis of race, color, religion,national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation,marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenshipstatus, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information ordisability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose suchdiscrimination and harassment or who participate IN an equal opportunityinvestigation.

Job Requirements

• Equal Opportunity Employer
  Marblehead Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination om the basis of 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 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.
  Qualifications: Must be able to accurately and appropriately follow the teacher's direction in all areas, with school or child experience preferred. Must be able to work as a member of a team for the benefit of all students. Citizenship, residency, or work visa required
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mary Maxfield
• 40 Baldwin Rd.
• Marblehead, Massachusetts 01945
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]