Part-Time Middle School Instructional Support Specialist

Newton Public Schools - District Wide; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Part time

Job summary

Newton Public Schools - District Wide is seeking an instructional support staff member for middle school to provide flexible classroom, instructional, and student support across multiple grade levels. This part-time role may be assigned 1 day or 3 days weekly and includes substitute coverage for teachers and staff as needed.

As an ISS, you will help maintain a safe learning environment, support students with diverse needs, and assist with daily operational tasks while adapting to changing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with children and adolescents.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality; strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide substitute classroom coverage for teachers and staff as assigned.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Assist students with academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and functional needs.
• Create a safe and supervised classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Be familiar with fire exits, drill procedures, and safety procedures.
• Assist with lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, and other supervision responsibilities as assigned.
• Review notes for the day, take attendance and follow lesson plans.
• Demonstrate flexibility and professionalism in accepting changing assignments.
• Maintain confidentiality as defined by FERPA.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Student support

Confidentiality

Classroom supervision

Education

High School Diploma (associate/bachelor preferred)

Job description

Newton Public Schools - District Wide is seeking an instructional support staff member for middle school to provide flexible classroom, instructional, and student support across multiple grade levels. This part-time role may be assigned 1 day or 3 days weekly and includes substitute coverage for teachers and staff as needed.

As an ISS, you will help maintain a safe learning environment, support students with diverse needs, and assist with daily operational tasks while adapting to changing