Building Instructional Assistant for the 2025-2026 School Year

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Building Instructional Assistant to support student learning and development. In this vital role, you will tutor students in small groups and individually, assist teachers in the classroom, and ensure the well-being of students by administering first aid when necessary. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute positively to the educational environment, fostering personal and social development among students. If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with students, staff, and parents effectively.
• Skill in organization and following written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Tutors small groups and individual students in reading and math.
• Administers first aid and assists with classroom displays and materials.
• Monitors students during site and field trips.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Follow Instructions

Technology Proficiency

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

Office Equipment

Instructional Technology

Job description

Position Type:
CLASSIFIED SUPPORT STAFF Non-Certified/ Educational Assistant

Date Posted:
5/6/2025

Location:
Worthington Park Elementary School

Date Available:
08/11/2025

Closing Date:
05/16/2025

District:
Worthington City Schools

Tutors small groups of students on specific skills such as reading or math

Tutors individual students on specific learning concepts

Assists in classroom by answering individual student’s questions while they are working on assignments

Administers first aid and contacts parents of ill or injured students, makes arrangements to transport ill or injured students to the hospital or their home when the nurse is not in the building

Administers medications to pupils consistent with District policies and pupil IEPs

Assists in creating hall displays, bulletin boards, posters, etc.

Assists in administering and scoring examinations

Greets and assists visitors to the building

Contacts parents on student absences

Attends individual parent-teacher conferences, if requested

Monitors students at the site and/or field trips

Keyboards study materials, classroom materials, examinations, attendance, newsletters, and correspondence

Cuts stencils and operates copying, laminating, fax, printers, and other office equipment

Occasionally monitors a class during a brief period during the day when a teacher is required to leave

With direction from a teacher, the assistant may monitor an individual or small group of students outside of the immediate classroom environment

Provides instructional technology assistance to teachers as teachers work with students in the classroom and labs

Provides building site assistance on technical issues through support and contact with Computer Services

Assists with state and district site testing coordination

Ability to communicate with and relate well to students, staff, and parents

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Skill in organization

Ability to contribute to the positive personal-social development of students

Ability to keyboard and use a computer

Ability to use technology to complete daily and assigned tasks appropriate for the position

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others

Building Instructional Assistant--Worthington Park

One full-time Building Instructional Assistant to work 7.5 hrs per day, Monday through Friday from on a 186 day calendar.Responsible for assisting in the instructional program at a school.

Job Duties:

• Tutors small groups of students on specific skills such as reading or math
• Tutors individual students on specific learning concepts
• Assists in classroom by answering individual student’s questions while they are working on assignments
• Administers first aid and contacts parents of ill or injured students, makes arrangements to transport ill or injured students to the hospital or their home when the nurse is not in the building
• Administers medications to pupils consistent with District policies and pupil IEPs
• Assists in creating hall displays, bulletin boards, posters, etc.
• Assists in administering and scoring examinations
• Greets and assists visitors to the building
• Contacts parents on student absences
• Attends individual parent-teacher conferences, if requested
• Monitors students at the site and/or field trips
• Keyboards study materials, classroom materials, examinations, attendance, newsletters, and correspondence
• Cuts stencils and operates copying, laminating, fax, printers, and other office equipment
• Occasionally monitors a class during a brief period during the day when a teacher is required to leave
• With direction from a teacher, the assistant may monitor an individual or small group of students outside of the immediate classroom environment
• Provides instructional technology assistance to teachers as teachers work with students in the classroom and labs
• Provides building site assistance on technical issues through support and contact with Computer Services
• Assists with state and district site testing coordination

Job Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate with and relate well to students, staff, and parents
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Skill in organization
• Ability to contribute to the positive personal-social development of students
• Ability to keyboard and use a computer
• Ability to use technology to complete daily and assigned tasks appropriate for the position
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others

Salary Range $23.41/hr to $29.72/hr.