Anticipated Instructional Aide

Sylvania; Martinsville (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental coverage

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness gym and Marathon HealthClinic

Job summary

MSD of Martinsville is seeking an instructional assistant at Martinsville High School's Hammons Alternative Education Program. You will work directly with students to reinforce learning concepts, assist with classroom management, and support teachers in creating a safe, engaging learning environment.

The role requires patience, emotional stability, and the ability to stand and move for extended periods while handling diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer or communication skills (if relevant).
• Ability to work with students and in schools or similar settings.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers in creating a safe, engaging learning environment.
• Reinforce learning concepts with students and assist with instruction.
• Assist with classroom management and supervise students during transitions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher or administrator.

Skills

Student engagement

Classroom management

Communication with staff

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position responsible for assisting teaching staff and students in Martinsville High School's Alternative Education Program - Hammons: https://msdofmartinsville.org/hammons-alternative-school/

MSD of Martinsville Mission:

We work together, we challenge and inspire our children through rich experiences, empowering them to achieve success while making positive contributions to our world.

Job Summary and Requirements:

Support classroom teachers in creating a safe, engaging, and effective learning environment for students. This role involves working directly with students to reinforce learning concepts, assist with classroom management, support individual and group instruction, supervise students during transitions, and perform other duties as assigned by the teacher or administrator. The position requires the ability to remain emotionally stable, exercise sound judgment, and maintain professional composure in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple responsibilities and responding appropriately to student needs and unexpected situations. The position requires the ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods; move throughout the classroom and school; and lift and carry materials or equipment weighing 20 pounds or more as needed.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent, basic computer or communication skills (if relevant), ability to work with students, experience in schools or similar settings.

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly rate is based on experience and certification at a range from $14.75-$20.25.

• Benefit options for positions over 29 hours per week include section 125 health, vision, and dental coverage, subject to plan terms (for employees who work an average of 30 hours or more per week)
• voluntary benefits such as life insurance, long-term disability, and other ancillary insurance options (subject to applicable waiting periods, for employees who work an average of 30 hours or more per week),
• paid Time Off, 3 personal days and 5 sick days. This will be prorated based on the start date. Unused paid leave days roll over into sick accumulated days, and use of the Wellness Gym (workout facility for all employees and guests ages 18+) and Marathon Health Clinic.

The MSD of Martinsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as such, employs the best-qualified individuals regardless of national origin, race, color, creed, religion, marital status, age, gender, or handicap/disability.