PreK Special Education Instructional Assistant

PreK Special Education Instructional Assistant

Salary

$30.39 - $38.90 Hourly

Location

Andover Public Schools, Andover, MA

Job Type

Part Time with Benefits

Job Number

S27249

Department

Shawsheen School

Opening Date

09/18/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Minimum Hours per Week

28

• Description
• Benefits

Responsibilities

• Under teacher direction, assist the student or students in a range of instructional and social settings - individualized, large group, cooperative learning groups, playground, self-contained or mainstream classes.
• Foster student independence/reliance on self and assistance from peers, as needed.
• Enforce school rules and regulations and handle disciplinary problems fairly and firmly reporting serious infractions to classroom teacher and/or building administrator.
• Carry out other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Minimum of two years of college or equivalent two years experience working with children.

2. Superior interpersonal skills with parents and staff.

3. Proven behavior management skills preferred.

4. Experience assisting students in inclusion/mainstream models and in self- contained settings preferred.

5. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with classroom teacher.

Supplemental Information

SALARY: As per ASC/Andover Assistants Organization Collective Bargaining Agreement

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.

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