Instructional Assistant - Hanscom School
Applicants selected will be subject to security background investigation and must meet and maintain eligibility and suitability requirements.
People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Learn more about the Lincoln Public Schools at https://www.lincnet.org/employment
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Position Title
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INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
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Primary Purpose
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The Instructional Assistant is part of the instructional team and provides instructional support to teachers and students. The Instructional Assistant is also responsible for other duties as assigned by the Building Principal (e.g., recess supervision, lunch supervision, substitute teaching, etc.)
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Contractual
Relationship
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The Instructional Assistant is employed by the district through yearly appointments and is compensated in accordance with hourly rates established by the School Committee.
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Organizational
Relationship
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The Instructional Assistant reports to the Building Principal and teacher as assigned.
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Responsibilities
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1. Under the direction of the classroom teacher, provides instructional assistance to students, individually and in small groups.
2. Supports the teacher by preparing instructional materials, performing clerical tasks, and maintaining student records.
3. Supervises students at recess, during lunch and between classrooms.
4. Accompanies and supervises students on field trips.
5. Performs other tasks assigned by the Building Principal.
6. Follows all district policies and protocols.
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Qualifications
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1. High school diploma, college experience preferred.
2. Ability to communicate clearly, maintain confidentiality, flexibility and dependability.
3. Strong interpersonal skills and work habits.
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Responsibilities
Provide assistance in development of classroom activities, retrieval of materials, and coordination of activities. Work with small groups within classroom. Monitor hallways and other activities outside of the classroom (including recess, lunch, and field trips). Complete administrative tasks (copying, laminating, etc.) requested by the classroom teacher. Other tasks and duties as assigned.
Lincoln, Massachusetts
Lincoln is a residential suburb located 12 miles northwest of Boston. The community is rich in history with a strong tradition of citizen participation. The school district serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through eight. In addition to the K-8 Lincoln School, the district operates the Primary School and Middle School at Hanscom Air Force Base as well as an integrated Preschool. Lincoln has a long tradition of educational excellence and strives to offer innovative, student-centered instruction in an inclusive setting with small class sizes. As a founding member of the METCO Program, Lincoln has maintained its commitment to diversity and multi-cultural education.
Lincoln Public Schools Vision
The Lincoln Public Schools strive to cultivate all students and staff to be collaborative leaders who are critical thinkers, equity-oriented, and growth-minded, as outlined in the LPS Portait of a Learner.
The School Committee subscribes to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that any individual within the District who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision understands that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their age, color, active military/veteran status, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, or housing status. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability. |