Instructional Aide in Northampton, Massachusetts at Prizmah

Lander Grinspoon Academy is seeking a compassionate, patient, and dedicated 1:1 Instructional Aide to support a student with a phonological disorder and Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) in an inclusive classroom setting. The aide will work under the direction of classroom teachers to ensure the student has access to learning, communication support, and engagement in daily classroom activities.

Key Responsibilities
In this role you will provide critical support for a mostly non-verbal student so that they may participate in classroom activities and instruction. Specifically you will:

• Provide individualized academic and communication support throughout the school day
• Implement strategies recommended by the student’s speech-language pathologist (SLP) and individualized education plan (IEP)
• Facilitate communication using AAC tools, visual supports, and gestures as needed
• Assist with classroom activities, transitions, and peer interactions
• Collect data and track progress on IEP goals in collaboration with the classroom teacher and Learning Specialist
• Promote independence while ensuring the student’s needs are met
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in education or a related field preferred
• Experience in working within an educational setting preferred
• An understanding of child development and the ability to work with children of varying abilities are essential skills
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude

The salary for this position is $18/hour

ABOUT US
Lander Grinspoon Academy is an open and diverse Jewish community providing an outstanding K–6 education. Most of our staff have been working together for over 12 years. At our school, each child’s success is our highest priority. Our philosophy, curriculum, and community work together to ensure that each student is embraced and nurtured both as an individual and as a constructive member of the community.

We have a strong social curriculum integrated into all aspects of school life, and we see physical education as an essential part of educating the whole child—supporting resilience, cooperation, self-awareness, and responsible citizenship. Our teachers collaborate closely to create engaging, inclusive learning experiences and to help each child reach their full potential. We foster a dynamic work environment filled with collaboration, communication, respect, love, and a lot of laughter.

Being a teacher at Lander Grinspoon Academy is unlike anything you will experience anywhere else.