R 3249 Instructional Assistant - NECC Program

Barnstable Public Schools; Barnstable (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnstable Public Schools seeks an Instructional Assistant for the NECC Program at Barnstable Elementary in Massachusetts. The role supports intensive ABA-based learning, maintains student materials, and collaborates with the Partner Classroom Teacher to implement curriculum and collect progress data.

This full-time hourly position follows the PARAPROFESSIONAL contract, with hours per the school calendar. Bachelor's degree is preferred, and experience in special education is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience in special education preferred.
• Physical condition capable of managing behaviorally/physically challenging students.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all students.
• Provide 30 hours of direct educational services per week.
• Maintain student notebooks and materials.
• Communicate with parents via the log when directed.
• Assist with curriculum implementation as directed by the Partner Classroom Teacher.

Skills

Behavioral data collection

Communication with parents

Classroom safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

ABA materials

Job description

R 3249 Instructional Assistant - NECC Program

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Job Details

Job ID: 5901350

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

JOB GOAL

To implement an intensive skill based educational program that is grounded in the principles of applied behavioral analysis (ABA).

QUALIFICATIONS

1. 1. Bachelor’s Degree preferred
2. 2. Experience in special education preferred
3. 3. Physical condition capable of managing behaviorally/physically challenging students
4. 4. Such alternatives to the above as the Director of Special Education may deem appropriate and acceptable

WORKS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF

Partner Classroom Teacher

SUPERVISED AND EVALUATED BY

Building Principal and/or Special Education Coordinator

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

(as directed by the Partner Classroom Teacher)

Daily

• ensures the safety of all students
• provides 30 hours of direct educational services
• incorporates specific educational objectives into the context of ongoing activities (as appropriate)
• facilitates opportunities for generalization and maintenance of skills
• collects data on targeted skills
• communicates with parents of case student(s) via communication log (when directed by Partner Classroom Teacher)
• relays parent information to Partner Classroom Teacher or Supervisor
• maintains student notebook in neat and orderly manner
• maintains student specific materials, reinforcers
• performs other duties as assigned by Partner Classroom Teacher or Supervisor within the scope of this job description
• maintains high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality
• implements curriculum and/or curriculum material as required

Weekly

• graphs, sums student data
• participates in program meetings/trainings
• requests meetings with Partner Classroom Teacher and Specialists and Supervisor as needed

Monthly

• meets with Partner Classroom Teacher for MBO (management by objective) meeting for case student(s)
• reviews progress on IEP goals

Quarterly

• participates in the writing of progress reports on case student(s)
• updates case student(s)’s guidelines

Annually

• contributes to the development of the IEP
• participates in the administration of curriculum based assessments as prescribed by the Partner Classroom Teacher

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

As per PARAPROFESSIONAL Contract:

• 183 school year days @ 7.3 hours per day;
• 15-18 ESY @ 4.5 hour days (depends on school calendar);
• and (first year only) 4-5 days of NECC training

SALARY

Per PARAPROFESSIONAL Contract

Barnstable Public Schools is an EOE and strongly encourages minority candidates to apply.

Position Type: Full Time - Hourly

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Vanessa Beauchaine , Executive Director of Special Education
• Barnstable Public Schools
• Phone: [phone] X1740
• Email: [e-mail]

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