The posting
MILLBURY PUBLIC SCHOOL OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
VACANCY NOTICE: October 19, 2026 CLOSING: until filled
Preschool Instructional Assistant (Full Time) Elmwood St. School 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. includes ½ hr. unpaid lunch
GENERAL DUTIES: Duties as an Instructional Assistant will vary depending on the particular assignment. It is possible to be working with one student, a group of students, or a large group in the general education or substantially separate setting.
Duties may include: Providing coverage for Classroom/Sped teachers for meetings Preparing materials for teachers in the Special Education department Setting up assistive technology for student use Participating in weekly training/consultation with classroom teacher Reinforcing previously taught concepts in a small group setting Communicating with liaison regarding progress of students Documenting student progress both academically and behaviorally Reinforcing instruction of general education under the direction of a Special Education Teacher Assisting with lifts and transfers Ensuring safety of students as they use adaptive equipment Constant monitoring and alert nurse of medical needs Assisting with self-help skills, including but not limited to feeding, toileting Completing parent communication logs and district documents as required Participating in required professional development, such as restraint training, CPR/First Aid certification, and staff meetings and extended day sessions Demonstrating flexibility when daily schedules change Being aware of and adhering to confidentiality protocol Completing other duties that are designated by the Lead Teacher and/or Behavior Specialist, Building Principal or Director of Pupil Services
QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma required. Associate’s Degree, or higher, in education or related field required for some positions Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certified, preferred
SALARY: Per Instructional Assistant schedule
Please submit a letter of interest outlining experience and qualifications, as well as all positions, in rank order, of interest to Corey Burke, Principal Elmwood Street School 40 Elmwood Street Millbury, MA 01527
The Millbury Public Schools ensures equal employment and educational opportunities for its employees and students and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity (M.G.L. c. 151B and 151C, Title VI, Title VII and Title IX), or on the basis of disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/ADA) or homelessness. In addition, the Millbury Public Schools does not discriminate against its employees on the basis of age (M.G.L. 151B/ADEA) on the basis of veteran's status, or genetic information.



