Instructional Assistant Jobs in Massachusetts

INTRODUCTION

Instructional Assistant - Hanscom K-4

Start date: August 28, 2026 (1 day before students)

This ESP (Educational Support Personnel) position supports grades K-4, including literacy support. Responsibilities include supporting the instructional process in the classrooms and supervising students throughout the day.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

K-4 Instructional Assistants work 32 hours/week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 7:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid break; Wednesday 7:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. This position is 181 days - one day before students return and 180 student days. Pay rate for 2026-2027 is $23.36 per hour. This is a full-time, benefits and Middlesex County Retirement System eligible position. It is a recognized position in the Education Support Professional (ESP) unit.

The Lincoln Public Schools are committed to AIDE (Antiracism, Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity) and strives to cultivate each student and staff member to be collaborative leaders who are critical thinkers, equity-oriented, and growth-minded.

LOCATION

Lincoln, Massachusetts

Lincoln is a residential suburb located 12 miles northwest of Boston. Established in 1754, the town has a rich history dating to our country’s Revolutionary period and has maintained many of its early characteristics and traditions. The community places a high value on public education, open space, diversity, and community involvement.

The school system has a well-earned reputation for educational excellence, offering innovative, student-centered instruction in an inclusive setting with small class sizes. The district serves students PreK-8 at two schools: the PreK-8 Lincoln School, which serves Lincoln-resident families, Boston-resident families participating in the METCO program, and the children of staff members; and the PreK-8 Hanscom School, which serves military families living on the Hanscom Air Force Base.

INTEREST IN LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Our district’s core values are: excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, respect for every individual, and collaboration and community. We are excited to welcome new staff members who share those values, and who bring a range of prior experiences in education and in life.

As a district, we ensure that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their age, race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, active military/veteran status, disability, national origin, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, or housing status. We actively seek applications from a diverse range of candidates who share a common commitment to children and to maintaining a positive and collaborative culture.

You can learn more about the Lincoln Public Schools at https://www.lincnet.org/employment.