Alternative Classroom Instructional Assistant

Metropolitan School District Washington Township, Inc.; Grandview (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave days

Paid holidays

401a & VEBA retirement

Job summary

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township in the Indianapolis area is seeking an Alternative Classroom Instructional Assistant for Fox Hill Elementary School. This part-time role covers a 6-hour school day within the 185-day calendar, supporting students and instructional activities.

The position offers a $19.50 hourly rate ($21,645 annually) with additional compensation for a college degree, plus benefits including paid leave days, paid holidays, and retirement contributions (401a

Qualifications

• Support student academic work
• Provide behavior training and coaching for students
• Assist with record keeping
• Support student transitions

Responsibilities

• Support student academic work
• Provide behavior training and coaching for students
• Serve under the direction of the alternative education teacher and program administrator
• Implement behavior plans
• Assist with record keeping
• Support student transitions
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Student support

Behavior coaching

Record keeping

School safety

Job description

Alternative Classroom Instructional Assistant JobID: 4795

• Position Type: Instructional Assistants/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/14/2026
• Location: Fox Hill Elementary 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, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

JOB DETAILS

Job Title Alternative Classroom Instructional Assistant

Location Fox Hill Elementary School

Work Schedule Part Time, 6 hours/day

Calendar Length School Year, 185 days

Salary/Hourly Rate $19.50/hour ($21,645 Annually) - additional compensation for college degree

Benefits Paid leave days, paid holidays, retirement contributions (401a & VEBA).

JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Position Purpose / Description

The Alternative Classroom Instructional Assistant reports directly to the Alternative Education Teacher. Areas of responsibility include:

• Support student academic work
• Provide behavior training and coaching for students
• Serve under the direction of the alternative education teacher and program administrator
• Implement behavior plans
• Assist with record keeping
• Support student transitions
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

PERCENT OF 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 more than 50 pounds

Very Frequent

Amount to lift more than 50 pounds

Seldom

Amount of force to push/pull up to more than 50pounds

Seldom

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

Often

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter

Very Frequent

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels

Very Frequent

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation

Very Frequent

Ability to operate office equipment

Often

Ability to reach in all directions

Occasional

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.