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Job ID:       1428 Position:    Part-Time Instructional Assistant, Preschool Location:   Van Derveer Elementary School Available:  10/17/2026 Qualifications: 

•  High School diploma and 60 college-level credits in education or related field.
• Minimum experience of 3 years or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities and to communicate effectively with students and school staff.
• Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices.
• Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien status.   

Salary: Placement on the salary guide is as per the Instructional Assistant's Salary Guide for July 1, 2026- June 30, 2027 within the SEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits: Part time positions do not qualify for benefits.

Somerville Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Somerville Public School District is a regular school district located in Somerset County with 3 schools, 214 teachers and 2,092 students. Total Revenue is $63,407,000 and is trending up. Somerville Public School District spends $26,241 per student per year on instruction.