Instructional Assistant:  32 hours per week (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 7:45 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. - 30 minute unpaid break; Wednesdays 7:45 a.m. until 12:45 p.m.)  Hourly rate of pay is $22.46. 

Primary Purpose

The Instructional Assistant supports the general education classroom teacher in preparing instructional materials, assisting with classroom management, and supervising students in a variety of school settings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of the district’s core curriculum relevant to the assignment.
• Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of the district’s policies, procedures, and core values of diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the learning process and the importance of differentiating instruction.
• Under the direction of the classroom teacher, assists with classroom management and instruction.
• Uses materials and instructional strategies appropriate for students’ instructional level.
• Under the direction of classroom and special subject teachers, escorts students to and from classes to activities.
• Anticipates students’ needs and provides appropriate support.
• Facilitates the involvement of students in the daily activities of the school and promotes students’ independence.
• Promotes age-appropriate social behavior and interactions among all students.
• Communicates effectively.
• Accompanies and supervises students on field trips, as assigned.
• Performs clerical tasks to support the classroom teacher.
• Performs tasks assigned by the classroom teacher and/or Principal (e.g., recess supervision, substitute teaching, bus duty, lunch duty, morning and afternoon arrival, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Classroom Assistant Job Summary

Applicants selected will be subject to security background investigation and must meet and maintain eligibiity and suitability requirements.

This position reports to the building principal and teacher as assigned.

The Classroom Assistant is employed by the district through yearly appointments and is compensated in accordance with hourly rates established by the School Committee.

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 Mission Statement

The Lincoln Public Schools seek to unite our communities in challenging and equipping our students to acquire essential skills and knowledge, think creatively and independently, exhibit academic excellence, appreciate and respect diversity, display creativity, value reflection, and demonstrate social and emotional competencies.

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.