Instructional Support Assistant

About the Employer

Job Title: Instructional Assistant
Employment Opportunity: Spring Street School
Position: Instructional Assistant
2026-2027 School Year

Shrewsbury Public Schools is currently accepting applications for an instructional assistant at Spring Street 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 17.25 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 academic support and carry over of the lessons the teacher and special education teacher has developed
provide all accommodations delineated within a student’s IEP/504
implement modifications that have been developed by the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher
develop materials based on specific instruction from the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher

create opportunities and instructs students to be independent in a variety of settings across their school day
provide carry over of instructional practices developed by related service providers (speech, OT, PT, psychologist)
potentially assigned to multiple/different classroom grade levels or teams
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)

provide small- or whole group instruction within the classroom
regular education and special education students will be supported
engage individual and small groups of learners in instructional activities.
follow prescribed criteria for providing and/or fading student support
share relevant information about learners with teachers and other school personnel as needed to facilitate problem solving, decision-making, and program planning*

support students to access a variety of technology
complete all required documentation related to incidents, accidents, discipline, assault, etc.
complete data collection related to academic functioning/student performance that supports instruction
facilitate positive relationships and engagements with peers
support students with organization of materials, assignments, and schedules

may be required to assist student taking notes or scribing
based on the student population and census in the buildings, may be assigned different buildings
ensure that all accommodations outlined in the DCAP (District Curriculum Accommodation Plan) are implemented based on student needs
assist in the development of portfolios for MCAS when appropriate
assist in the facilitation of MCAS based on accommodations

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate.
the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, climb, run.
the employee must occasionally be able to lift and/or move children/objects.
the employee must be able to work in a noisy, stressful, high-pressure environment and still be able to concentrate and keep children safe.

ability to respond to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, behavior problems, abusive students, etc.).
may be exposed to bodily fluids including saliva, urine, feces, vomit, blood and/or other bodily fluids.
the job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness, although in a clean environment.
may assist medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students’ personal hygiene.

Preferred Qualifications:

exhibits the values of Shrewsbury Public Schools
works flexibly in a changing environment
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 Bryan Mabie at bmabie@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us

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.