Extended School Year - TOP Instructional Assistant

Extended School Year - TOP Instructional Assistant

Location

Andover, MA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

S27037

Department

Special Services

Opening Date

03/27/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Minimum Hours per Week

18

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The Transition Opportunity Program (TOP) serves young adults aged 18-22 who need additional support to achieve independence. Through person-centered planning and partnerships with local agencies, TOP helps students build individualized skills in areas like functional academics, independent living, community access, travel training, and vocational development. Students engage in internships, supported employment, and community activities, gaining experience in daily living skills like cooking, budgeting, and household management. The program fosters self-sufficiency, guiding students toward post-secondary goals such as competitive employment, college exploration, and becoming integrated members of the community.

Under the direction of the Special Education teacher and/or the Assistant Director of Special Services, and in collaboration with program teachers, perform any combination of instructional or self-help tasks designed to enhance learning, behavior, social-emotional development, Activities-of-Daily-Living (ADLs), career exploration activities, work readiness skills, community engagement, and access to the general curriculum by and for students with identified educational disabilities..

July 6th - August 6th, 2026

Employee Benefits

Employer Town of Andover

Address 36 Bartlet St

Andover, Massachusetts, 01810

Phone 978-623-8960 (Town Positions)

978-623-8500 (School Positions)

Website http://andoverma.gov