Special Education Instructional Assistant — Part-Time

Lexington Public Schools (MA); Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Lexington Public Schools Hastings Elementary School in Lexington, Massachusetts is hiring an Instructional Assistant. This paraprofessional role (184 days, 30 hours/week) reports to the Building Principal and Evaluation Team Supervisor.

Starting August 31, 2026, compensate at $29.86–$32.97 per hour, with FY26 salary scale subject to negotiations. Preferred BS/BA or higher qualifications; duties include supporting instruction, assistive technology, and behavior interventions, with

Qualifications

• BS or BA/ Preferred Highly Qualified as Paraprofessional according to DESE standards.
• Must be willing and able to physically manage students if needed.
• Classroom experience and college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports instructional programming
• Implements assistive technology
• Facilitates interactions between students
• Assists with implementing behavior intervention
• Assists with mobility and transitioning and personal care as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Paraprofessional standards

Diversity awareness

Mobility support

Education

High School/Trade School degree

BA/BS preferred

Job description

Lexington Public Schools Hastings Elementary School in Lexington, Massachusetts is hiring an Instructional Assistant. This paraprofessional role (184 days, 30 hours/week) reports to the Building Principal and Evaluation Team Supervisor.

Starting August 31, 2026, compensate at $29.86–$32.97 per hour, with FY26 salary scale subject to negotiations. Preferred BS/BA or higher qualifications; duties include supporting instruction, assistive technology, and behavior interventions, with