Long-Term Substitute Special Education Instructional Assistant

Long-Term Substitute Special Education Instructional Assistant Job Details Job ID: 5814100 Application Deadline: Jul 09, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC) Posted: Jul 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026 Job Description Posted: July 2, 2026 Closed: July 9, 2026 Employment Opportunity: Parker Road Preschool POSITION: Long-Term Substitute Special Education Instructional Assistant 2026-2027 School Year Shrewsbury Public Schools is currently accepting applications for a Long-Term Substitute Special Education Instructional Assistant at Parker Road Preschool. This position would begin with the start of the school year and will last through a date to be determined. 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 full-time role working 31.25 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 designIEP/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 instruct 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 or 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 Support students during their specials, lunch, and recess times Facilitate and support arrival and dismissal times Maintain student confidentiality Carry out other assignments designated by the Director 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). 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. May assist students with physical and/or cognitive disabilities with grooming, feeding, toileting, diapering. Preferred Qualifications Include 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. Please apply via Interested internal candidates should send a letter of interest to Bridget Nichols at View email address on click.appcast.io Position Type Full-time Salary 23 to 25 Per Hour Job Categories Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Special Education > Autism Special Education > Emotionally Disabled Special Education > General Special Education Special Education > Learning Disabled Special Education > Life Skills Special Education > Mentally Disabled Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities Special Education > Multiple Disabilities Substitute > Substitute: Paraprofessional Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Bridget Nichols 100 Maple Ave. Shrewsbury, Massachusetts 01545 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io The 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr