Special Education Instructional Assistant Elementary 2026/2027

Francis Wyman Elementary School; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Francis Wyman Elementary School in Burlington, Massachusetts is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant for the 2026/2027 school year. The role supports students with disabilities, providing instruction across academics, social language, motor, self-regulation, leisure and life skills under the lead teacher.

Responsibilities include delivering systemic, individualized instruction in various settings, using ABA methodologies, data-driven formats, weekly data reviews, and participation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in special education or education preferred.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Provide systemic, individualized instruction in an intensive learning environment.
• Teach critical skills across settings to generalize academic, social, language, health and life skills.
• Employ Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) methodologies to teach skills throughout the day.
• Use varied formats (task analysis, discrete trial, incidental teaching, group instruction) with data-informed curricula.
• Meet weekly with support staff to review student data and programs.
• Participate in district-provided safety and de-escalation training.
• Follow behavior management plans and other related duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education

Education

Job description

Special Education Instructional Assistant Elementary 2026/2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5904309

Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Special Education Instructional Assistant Elementary - 2026/2027

School:

Francis WymanElementary

Job Goal:

The Instructional Assistant provides programming for children with disabilities instruction in academic, social language, motor, self-regulation, leisure, and life skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide systemic, individualized instruction in an intensive learning environment with frequent hands-on practice in a variety of settings in a consistent manner as directed by the lead teacher
• Teach critical skills across settings to assist students to generalize academic, social, communication/language, health, safety and adaptive life skills in relevant contexts
• Employ Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) methodologies to teach skills across a student’s day
• Provide instruction in a variety of formats (task analysis, discrete trial, incidental teaching, group instruction) and incorporate other evidence-based curricula that best suit the individual student’s learning style informed by data
• Meet weekly with support staff to review student data and programs, curriculum, and student behavioral issues
• Participate in district-provided safety and de-escalation training
• Utilize skills and strategies as needed and in accordance with behavior management plans
• Performs other related duties as required, directed, or as the situation dictates

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in special education or education preferred
• Good organizational and communication skills

Start Date:

Assignmentbegins immediately and will continue through the end of the school year.

Compensation:

In accordance with the Instructional Assistants contract , red scale

Burlington Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, immigration, sex, gender, pregnancy and pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, ethnic background, homelessness, or any category protected by state or federal law. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against any individual who exercises their rights under state or federal civil rights law, or the district’s civil rights grievance procedures.

~ We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer ~

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Superintendent Office
• 123 Cambridge Street
• Burlington, Massachusetts 01803
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]