R 3431 Instructional Assistant NECC BHS

Barnstable Public Schools; Barnstable (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnstable Public Schools at Barnstable High School invites applications for an Instructional Assistant under the PARAPROFESSIONAL contract. The role focuses on implementing an intensive, skill-based educational program grounded in ABA principles, supporting students with special needs.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree preferred, plus experience in special education and the ability to manage behaviorally/physically challenging students.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety of all students.
• Provides 30 hours of direct educational services weekly.
• Maintains student notebooks and materials in an orderly fashion.
• Communicates with parents via the communication log as directed.
• Assists with data collection and progress monitoring as required.

Skills

Experience in special education

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

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R 3431 Instructional Assistant NECC BHS

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Job Details

Job ID: 5901325

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

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

Weekly

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

Monthly

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

Quarterly

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

Annually

• 1. contributes to the development of the IEP
• 2. 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.

Posted until filled

Position Type: Full Time - Hourly

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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