Specialized Instructional Assistant (TBL) - 2026-2027

Heights Elementary School; Sharon (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Heights Elementary School in Sharon, MA is seeking a Specialized Instructional Assistant (TBL) for the 2026-2027 school year to support a specialized program. The role involves assisting teachers, implementing IEP goals, and providing behavioral and instructional support in collaboration with the lead special education staff.

The position requires a minimum high school diploma (two years postsecondary education preferred) and the ability to work with diverse learners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; two years postsecondary education preferred.
• Familiarity with IEPs and student supports.
• Ability to work with diverse learning styles and needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strict standards of student and family confidentiality.
• Become familiar with student IEPs and behavioral needs.
• Assist with individual or small group supports to implement IEP goals and benchmarks.
• Model positive behavior to reinforce social interaction programs.
• Provide support services under guidance of lead special education staff and building principal.
• Implement accommodations and modifications to lessons as directed by teachers.
• Attend Professional Development as assigned.
• Assist students with entering/leaving the building and transportation routines.

Skills

IEP familiarity

Confidentiality

Student support

Behavioral support

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Instructional Assistant (TBL) - 2026-2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5775596
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

Job Description

Sharon Public Schools

Instructional Assistant Specialized Program

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum high school diploma, (two years post-high school education, Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred)

REPORT TO: Building Principal/ Assistant Principal, (Director of Student Services, )

General Description: To assist teachers in providing students with a nurturing, supportive and collaborative environment where curriculum and instruction are aligned to standards and the needs of each child. Responsibilities will vary according to the school, students, and program /classroom where the instructional assistant is assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Practice ethical and professional standards and maintain strict standards of student and family confidentiality.
• Become familiar with student IEP, including but not limited to: social/emotional, activities of daily living, and/or behavioral needs.
• Assist with specific student supports, either as individual or small groups in the implementation of educational and/or IEP goals and benchmarks.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with diverse learning styles.
• Reinforce the principles of social interaction programs by modeling positive behavior.
• Provide support services in all environments of the school setting under the guidance of the lead special education teacher, related service providers, academic and behavioral interventionists, and the building principal.
• Provide behavioral support including but not limited to, student-specific accommodations, and implementation of behavior support plan as applicable.
• Report any issues directly to the classroom teacher and/or the Special Education Teacher as applicable.
• Implement/provide the special education teacher and general education teachers accommodations and modifications to student lessons.
• May assist a substitute assigned to the classroom when a teacher is absent or attending meetings, as possible and appropriate.
• Follow IEP accommodations as directed by a Special Education Teacher.
• Attend Professional Development as assigned.
• Assist/accompany students with leaving and entering the building (including to and from their mode of transportation).

• Performs other duties as assigned by building administration.
• Modifies curriculum and/or curriculum materials as needed for inclusion opportunities with the Lead Teacher for student success.
• Maintaining a student notebook in a neat and orderly manner as applicable.
• Record accurate data on skills and/or behaviors as directed , when applicable
• Work with students on the generalization and maintenance of skills.
• Data collection on targeted skills, as needed.
• Some programs include an additional hour per day for duties that may include but are not limited to data collection.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 75 Mountain Street
• Sharon, Massachusetts 02067
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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