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Instructional Support Staff-Middle School

Newton Public Schools
Newton, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2025

Department: School-Based

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt) : Non-Exempt

Reports To: School Principal

In compliance with state and federal laws, newton public schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual’s qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.

SUMMARY: Provides classroom support in a learning environment. Participate in the life of the classroom and the school community as a substitute for the classroom teacher.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma required (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred)
  • Experience in a similar setting beneficial

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

  • Essential Job Functions:
    • Maintain a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of the students.
    • Implement effective lessons in the absence of the regular Instructor.
    • Ensure that district policies are observed during all activities.
    • May provide lunch coverage.
    • Create a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
    • Keep all children in the classroom under supervision at all times.
    • Be familiar with fire exits, fire drill procedures, and safety procedures.
    • Review notes for the day, take attendance and follow the lesson plans of the teacher.
    • Maintain confidentiality as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
    • Demonstrate the ability to adapt to circumstances.
    • Exhibit good judgment and use appropriate language or behavior while on assignment.
    • Report for duty 30 minutes early and remain on duty for the entire assignment, including planning time of the teacher.
    • May provide clerical and office support when not with students.
    • Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students.

    Other Job Functions:
    • Abide by state statutes, school committee policies and regulations.
    • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
    • Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
    • Leave detailed notes for teacher on any issues experienced during the day.
    • Responsible for implementing "other job related duties" as needed.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:


Work Environment :

Work is performed in both office and school environments


Physical Requirements :

  • Ability to operate computer, printer, telephone, copier, facsimile machine, and all other standard office equipment
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
  • Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large or small school building
  • Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds

Date Updated: 04/27/18

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