Paraprofessional/Inclusion Aide Grades 5-8

Innovation Academy Charter School; Dracut (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovation Academy Charter School in Tyngsborough, MA is hiring a Student Services Inclusion Aide for the 2026/2027 school year. Paraprofessionals support students needing additional help in the classroom, following classroom norms, reteaching and proctoring small-group testing.

Hours are 8:00–3:00 on Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri, and 8:00–1:00 on Wed. Salary ranges from $28,000 to $30,000 per year, with a mentoring program for staff new to the school.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Assist students requiring additional support in the classroom.
• Follow the direction of the classroom teacher or special education teacher.
• Proctor small group testing and support instructional routines.
• Proactively support inclusive education practices.

Job description

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Paraprofessional/Inclusion Aide Grades 5-8

Innovation Academy Charter School Innovation Academy Charter School - Tyngsborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5903787

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Innovation Academy Charter School has an opening for a Student Services Inclusion aide for the 2026/2027 school year. Situated in Tyngsboro, MA (near the intersection of routes 3 and 495), IACS draws a diverse student body from neighboring districts, including Lowell, Dracut, and Chelmsford, as well as Tyngsboro.

JOB SUMMARY

Paraprofessionals have an important role in the success of students requiring additional support in the classroom. Paraprofessionals respond to student need, including but not limited due implementing classroom norms, reteaching and proctoring small group testing.

Paraprofessionals should be able to follow the direction of the classroom teacher or special education teacher and demonstrate flexibility in response to schedule changes due to student need. Aides are not expected to complete IACS-related work beyond their contracted hours. Aides are supervised by the Student Services Director.

IACS school hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:00-3:00pm. Wednesday school hours are 8:00- 1:00pm.

We provide a mentoring program for staff new to the schools. We welcome candidates who are committed to their own professional learning, open to feedback, and committed to collaboration.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $28,000 to $30,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Substitute > Substitute: Paraprofessional

Welcome to Innovation Academy Charter School

Innovation Academy Charter School is a tuition free, college preparatory, Massachusetts public charter school. Currently, the school serves students in grades 5-12 from more than 10 Massachusetts communities including Chelmsford, Lowell, Billerica, Dracut, Groton, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro and Westford. At Innovation Academy Charter School, our mission is to create an inclusive educational environment that helps students become self-directed problem solvers, effective communicators, and invested community members for our complex and evolving world.IACS is invested in hiring candidates with identities that have been historically excluded and socially marginalized. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. IACS is devoted to anti-bias training, education and learning for all employees. IACS is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. IACS does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, economic status, homelessness, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Leanne Barnes
• 72 Tyng Road
• Tyngsborough, Massachusetts 01879
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]