Preschool Aide (Full Time)

Millbury Public Schools; Millbury (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPR/First Aid training

Job summary

Millbury Public Schools seeks a Preschool Instructional Assistant (Part-Time) at Elmwood Street School in Millbury, MA. The role runs 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a ½ hour unpaid lunch, supporting general education and special education settings.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers, preparing materials, setting up assistive tech, and documenting student progress. Qualifications require a high school diploma; Associate’s degree preferred; CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; an Associate’s Degree or higher in education or related field preferred for some positions.
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid certified is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for Classroom/Sped teachers for meetings.
• Prepare materials for teachers in the Special Education department.
• Set up assistive technology for student use.
• Participate in required professional development such as restraint training, CPR/First Aid certification, and staff meetings.
• Assist with lifts and transfers and ensure student safety when using adaptive equipment.
• Document student progress both academically and behaviorally.

Skills

Experience in education support

Student engagement

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s Degree or higher in education or related field

Job description

Preschool Aide (Full Time)

Millbury Public Schools Elmwood Street School - Millbury, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5964051

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 2, 2026

Job Description

MILLBURY PUBLIC SCHOOL

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

VACANCY NOTICE: October 19, 2026 CLOSING: until filled

Preschool Instructional Assistant (Full Time)

Elmwood St. School 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. includes ½ hr. unpaid lunch

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
• Documenting student progress both academically and behaviorally
• Reinforcing instruction of general education under the direction of a Special Education Teacher
• 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 feeding, toileting
• Completing parent communication logs and district documents as required
• Participating in required professional development, such as restraint training, CPR/First Aid certification, and staff meetings and extended day sessions
• Demonstrating flexibility when daily schedules change
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma required. Associate’s Degree, or higher, in education or related field required for some positions
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certified, preferred

SALARY: Per Instructional Assistant schedule

The Millbury Public Schools ensures equal employment and educational opportunities for its employees and students and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity (M.G.L. c. 151B and 151C, Title VI, Title VII and Title IX), or on the basis of disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/ADA) or homelessness. In addition, the Millbury Public Schools does not discriminate against its employees on the basis of age (M.G.L. 151B/ADEA) on the basis of veteran's status, or genetic information.

Position Type: Part-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

• Corey Burke , Assistant Principal
• 40 Elmwood St.
• Millbury, Massachusetts 01527
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]