Special Education Instructional Assistant starting at $18.40/hour

Greenfield-Public-Schools

Greenfield (MA)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Greenfield Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant at Greenfield Four Corners School in Massachusetts. Starting wage is $18.40 per hour; full-time, immediate start date.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers, collaborating with staff, managing student activities, and helping prepare classroom materials. Qualifications include NCLB Highly Qualified status, an associate degree or coursework, and experience with elementary students.

Qualifications

  • NCLB Highly Qualified
  • Associate Degree or equivalent coursework preferred
  • Experience working with elementary students
  • Positive interaction style with adults and students
  • Dependability, care with details, good attendance, confidentiality
  • Such reasonable alternatives as deemed acceptable
  • At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred
  • Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

  • Assist teachers in teaching of students in all aspects of the student day
  • Work cooperatively in an interdisciplinary setting with staff, students, parents
  • Assist teachers in all aspects of student management – some restraint management is required at times
  • Assist with preparation of classroom environment and materials
  • Ability to manage and work with small groups of students
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

NCLB Highly Qualified
Elementary experience
Dependability
Attention to detail
Confidentiality
Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree or coursework preferred

Job description

Special Education Instructional Assistant starting at $18.40/hour

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Job Details

Job ID: 5897741
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

DUTIES:

  • Assist teachers in teaching of students in all aspects of the student day
  • Work cooperatively in an interdisciplinary setting with staff, students, parents
  • Assist teachers in all aspects of student management – some restraint management is required at times
  • Assist with preparation of classroom environment and materialsli>
  • Ability to manage and work with small groups of students
  • Other duties as assigned

SALARY: As per Unit C contract starting at $18.40/hourPosition Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Job Requirements
  • QUALIFICATIONS:
    • NCLB Highly Qualified
    • Associate Degree or equivalent coursework preferred
    • Experience working with elementary students
    • Positive interaction style with adults and students
    • Dependability, care with details, good attendance, confidentiality
    • Such reasonable alternatives as deemed acceptable
  • At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
  • Associate degree preferred.
  • Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
  • David Potter , Principal
  • 21 Ferrante Ave
  • Greenfield, Massachusetts 01301
  • Phone: 413-772-1375
  • Email: davpot1@gpsk12.org
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