Temporary Instructional Assistant (September - December 2026)

Andover Public Schools; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Andover Public Schools is seeking an assistant to support instructional activities and classroom operations. The role involves helping students with lessons, supporting teachers with clerical tasks, and supervising students during the school day.

Applicants should have at least two years of college or equivalent experience with children, and comfortable using classroom technology and basic word processing tools.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or equivalent two years' experience with children.
• Basic computer and word-processing skills.
• Knowledge of computers and classroom technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with lessons, skill sheets and procedures.
• Assist teachers with clerical tasks such as correcting tests, recording results, xeroxing and maintenance of student records.
• Administer or help administer district assessments.
• Under the teacher's direction, teach individual or small group lessons using teacher prepared materials.
• Help students learn how to assess and record their work.
• Under the teacher's direction, secure classroom provisions and/or make appropriate learning materials.
• Enforce school rules and regulations and handle disciplinary problems fairly and firmly reporting serious infractions to classroom teacher and /or building administration.
• Supervise students during morning arrivals, recesses, lunch hour shift, lunch, recess and student departures.

Skills

Clerical tasks

Word processing

Computer literacy

Classroom technology

Education

Two years of college or equivalent experience

Tools

Classroom technology

Job description

Assist pupils in securing appropriate lessons, skill sheets and procedures.

• Assist teachers with clerical tasks such as correcting tests, recording results, xeroxing and maintenance of student records.
• Administer or help administer district assessments.
• Under the teacher's direction, teach individual or small group lessons using teacher prepared materials.
• Help students learn how to assess and record their work.
• Under the teacher's direction, secure classroom provisions and/or make appropriate learning materials.
• Enforce school rules and regulations and handle disciplinary problems fairly and firmly reporting serious infractions to classroom teacher and /or building administration.
• Supervise students during morning arrivals, recesses, lunch hour shift, lunch, recess and student departures.
• Minimum of two years of college or equivalent two years experience working with children.
• Knowledge of use of computers and application of classroom technology.
• General clerical and basic word processing skills.

Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility.

APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.