Instructional Support Assistant
About the Employer
Instructional Assistant Job Description
Employment Opportunity
Calvin Coolidge Elementary School
Position: Instructional Assistant
2026-2027 School Year
Shrewsbury Public Schools is currently accepting applications for an instructional assistant at Calvin Coolidge Elementary School.
We are interested in candidates who are invested in the achievement, equity, and access of all learners in and beyond the classroom.
The hourly rate is $23.29-$25.72 based on experience in a similar position.
This is a part-time role working 26.5 hours per week when school is in session. This position is not benefits-eligible.
Candidates with diverse racial, cultural, religious, class, and/or gender background and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
General Support of a Classroom or Classrooms
Provide general support of a classroom or classrooms.
Academic Support and Carry Over of Lessons
Provide academic support and carry over of the lessons the teacher and special education teacher have developed.
Accommodations for Students with IEP/504 Plans
Provide all accommodations delineated within a student’s designated IEP/504 plan.
Implementing Modifications
Implement modifications that have been developed by the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher.
Developing Materials
Develop materials based on specific instruction from the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher.
Independent Instruction
Create opportunities and instruct students to be independent in a variety of settings across their school day.
Carry Over of Instructional Practices
Provide carry over of instructional practices developed by related service providers (speech, OT, PT, psychologist).
Potential Assignment to Multiple/Different Classroom Grade Levels or Teams
Potentially assigned to multiple/different classroom grade levels or teams.
Behavioral/Social Support Plans
Ability to implement behavioral/social support plans within the classroom to individual students or group of students (including but not limited to attending, non-compliance, completion of tasks, following rules and classroom expectations).
Small- or Whole Group Instruction
Provide small- or whole group instruction within the classroom.
Support for Students with Different Needs
Regular education and special education students will be supported.
Engaging Learners in Instructional Activities
Engage individual and small groups of learners in instructional activities.
Following Prescribed Criteria
Follow prescribed criteria for providing and/or fading student support.
Sharing Information with Teachers and Other School Personnel
Share relevant information about learners with teachers and other school personnel as needed to facilitate problem solving, decision-making, and program planning.
Supporting Students with Technology
Support students to access a variety of technology.
Completing Required Documentation
Complete all required documentation related to incidents, accidents, discipline, assault, etc.
Data Collection
Complete data collection related to academic functioning/student performance that supports instruction.
Facilitating Positive Relationships and Engagements
Facilitate positive relationships and engagements with peers.
Supporting Students with Organization
Support students with organization of materials, assignments, and schedules.
Assisting with Note-taking or Scribing
May be required to assist student taking notes or scribing.
Assignment to Different Buildings
Based on the student population and census in the buildings, may be assigned different buildings.
Implementing DCAP Accommodations
Ensure that all accommodations outlined in the DCAP (District Curriculum Accommodation Plan) are implemented based on student needs.
Assisting with MCAS Development
Assist in the facilitation of MCAS based on accommodations.
Supporting Students During Specials, Lunch, and Recess
Support students during their specials, lunch, and recess times.
Facilitating Arrival and Dismissal Times
Facilitate and support arrival and dismissal times.
Maintaining Student Confidentiality
Maintain student confidentiality.
Carrying Out Other Assignments
Carry out other assignments designated by the Director.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Communication Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate.
Physical Demands
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, climb, run.
Lifting and Moving Objects
The employee must occasionally be able to lift and/or move children/objects.
Working in a Noisy Environment
The employee must be able to work in a noisy, stressful, high-pressure environment and still be able to concentrate and keep children safe.
Responding to Emergency Situations
Ability to respond to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, behavior problems, abusive students, etc.).
Exposure to Bodily Fluids
May be exposed to bodily fluids including saliva, urine, feces, vomit, blood and/or other bodily fluids.
Risk of Injury or Illness
The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness, although in a clean environment.
Assisting Medically Fragile or Physically Disabled Students
May assist medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students’ personal hygiene.
Assisting Students with Physical and Cognitive Disabilities
May assist students with physical and/or cognitive disabilities with grooming, feeding, toileting, diapering.
Preferred Qualifications
Exhibits Values of Shrewsbury Public Schools
Exhibits the values of Shrewsbury Public Schools.
Flexibility in a Changing Environment
Works flexibly in a changing environment.
Previous Classroom Experience
Previous classroom experience.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three current professional letters of reference, including one from a direct supervisor, professor, or evaluator.
Interested internal candidates should send a letter of interest to Keith Goodier at kgoodier@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us
About Shrewsbury Public Schools
Shrewsbury Public Schools is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.