Adult Support Instructional Assistant

Metropolitan-School-District-of-Washington-Township; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is seeking an Adult Support Instructional Assistant at North Central High School. This part-time position runs a 185-day school year with a pay rate of $19.50 per hour ($21,645 annually). College degree considered for higher pay.

The role involves supporting a certificated teacher, modeling appropriate classroom behaviors, and assisting with materials, supervision, and routines across classroom, lunchroom, and playground settings.

Qualifications

• The Adult Support Instructional Assistant role supports a certificated teacher in instruction and supervision of a student.
• Assists with preparing materials, monitoring students, and modeling expected behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in classroom instruction by preparing lesson materials and guiding students.
• Observe and supervise student activities to ensure safety and well-being.
• Prepare teaching materials and ensure visual aids are available.
• Be familiar with school procedures and policies.

Skills

Teacher support

Student supervision

Lesson materials

School procedures

Job description

• Position Type: Instructional Assistants/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/14/2026
• Location: North Central High School

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, andsocioeconomiclevels.MSDWThasbeenaneducationalleaderinIndianaforthelastseventyyears.

Ourmissionistonurtureourstudentsintotomorrow'sleadersbycultivatinglearningenvironmentsthat ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

JOBDETAILS

Job Title Adult Support Instructional Assistant

Location North Central High School

WorkSchedule Part-Time

SchoolYear,185Days

Salary/HourlyRate $19.50 ($21,645 annually) consideration given for college degree

PaidIllnessandPersonalBusinessdays,Sevenpaidholidays,District contributions to VEBA and 401A retirement accounts

JOBEXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

The job of the Adult Support Instructional Assistant was established for the purpose of working with an individual student under the supervision of a certificated teacher in the supervision and instruction of the student; assisting student by modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; following educational and specific behavioral plans;andmodeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff. Employees in this classification will receive a variety of assignments including classroom support, lunchroom, playground, etc.

• Teacher support:Assist teacher s in classroom instruction by providing and preparinglessonmaterials,monitoringthestudents duringtheir work and helpingthemin theirlearningwhere necessary.
• StudentSupervision:Observestudents'activitiestoensurestudentsafetyand well-being and intervene when necessary.
• Lessonmaterials:Ensurethatthenecessarymaterialsforteachingaclass,such as visual aids, are prepared, up-to-date, and present in the instruction space.
• School procedures:Familiarity with the inner workings of school, such as the structureoftherelevanteducationsupportandmanagement,thepolicies,andthe regulations.

Workplace sanitation: The importance of a clean, sanitary workspace for example through use of hand disinfectant and sanitizer, in order to minimize infection risk between colleagues or when working with children.

Disability types: The nature and types of disabilities affecting the human beings such as physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional or developmental and the specific needs and access requirements of disabled people.

• Learning difficulties: The learning disorders some students face in an academic context,especiallySpecificLearningDifficultiessuchasdyslexia,dyscalculia,and concentration deficit disorders.
• Commonchildren'sdiseases:Thesymptoms,characteristics,andtreatmentofdiseases and disorders that often affect children, such as the measles, chickenpox, asthma, the mumps, and head lice.
• Teamworkprinciples: Thecooperationbetweenpeoplecharacterizedbyaunified commitment to achieving a given goal, participating equally, maintaining open communication, facilitating effective usage of ideas etc.
• Curriculumobjectives: Thegoalsidentifiedincurriculaanddefinedlearningoutcomes.
• First aid: The emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatoryand/orrespiratoryfailure,unconsciousness,wounds,bleeding,shockor poisoning.

PHYSICALREQUIREMENT

PERCENTOF TIME

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50%

Often = 51 to 75%

Very Frequent = 76% and above

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Very Frequent

Ability to carry 25 pounds

Often

Amount to lift 25 pounds

Often

Amount of force to push/pull up to 25 pounds

Often

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations

Often

Abilitytoseeforthepurposeofreadinglawsandcodes,rulesandpoliciesand other printed matter

Very Frequent

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels

Very Frequent

Abilitytocommunicatesootherswillbeabletoclearlyunderstandanormal conversation

Very Frequent

Ability to operate office equipment

Very Frequent

Ability to reach in all directions

Very Frequent

Climbing

Seldom

Seldom

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.