CE: Classroom Instructional Assistant, up to 6.0 hrs/day

Central Grade School; Traverse City (MI); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 27.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Traverse City Area Public Schools – Central Grade School in Traverse City, Michigan is seeking an Overload Instructional Assistant to support elementary classroom teachers when class sizes are large and during busy instructional blocks.

The role focuses on targeted student assistance, small-group interventions, literacy development, and classroom management to promote safety and achievement in an elementary setting.

Formación

• Interpersonal skills to work with students and staff.
• Experience with children in educational settings.
• Excellent organizational abilities and reliability.
• Ability to work independently while following directions.
• Ability to assist with maintaining student progress records.

Responsabilidades

• Reinforce concepts and skills with individuals or small groups.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement differentiated strategies.
• Prepare instructional materials and organize learning centers.
• Operate and manage classroom technology and equipment used for instruction.
• Support teachers during high-density instructional periods and outages.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Experience with children

Organizational skills

Independent work

Record-keeping

Educación

High school diploma

College credit preferred

Descripción del empleo

CE: Classroom Instructional Assistant, up to 6.0 hrs/day

Traverse City Area Public Schools Central Grade School - Traverse City, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5977707
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Employee Group: TC CAPSA

Classification: III

Status: School year - 180 work days + 9 paid holidays

Location: Central Grade School @ Glenn Loomis

Master Agreement

TCCAPSA Benefits Summary

General Summary:

The Overload Instructional Assistant supports elementary classroom teachers when class sizes exceed designated thresholds or during high-density instructional periods. Reporting directly to the building principal, this role provides targeted assistance, small group intervention, and classroom management support to ensure student safety, engagement, and academic growth in an elementary school setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce concepts, learning objectives, and skills introduced by the classroom teacher.
• Collaborates with teachers to implement tailored instructional strategies aligned with each student's unique learning needs, strengths, and abilities.
• Prepares and organizes instructional materials, learning centers, and student work packets as directed.
• Operates, sets up, and maintains educational technology and classroom equipment used for instructional activities.
• Guides students in the proper operation and use of instructional technology, tools, and software.
• Distributes, collects, and organizes classroom learning materials, workbooks, and supplies.
• Assists with managing high student-to-teacher ratios by providing extra coverage, small group instruction, and differentiated support during core academic blocks.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, recess, etc.
• Engages students through interactive reading, active listening, and guided communication exercises to foster literacy development.
• Assists students in the library media center.
• Assists in evaluating student work, logging assignment completion, and proctoring tests or make-up assignments under teacher supervision.
• Alerts the classroom teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Serves as a key resource and support for substitute teachers, helping ensure continuous implementation of lesson plans and classroom routines.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and parents.
• Participates in ongoing professional learning as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma. Previous college credit, WorkKeys certification or college degree preferred.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students and school personnel.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Ability to care for, supervise, and nurture children.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to assist with maintaining records of student progress.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong conflict resolution and classroom management support skills.
• High level of dependability, integrity, and adherence to confidentiality standards.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• Duties include frequent walking and physical activity, as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying. Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.
• The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
• Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
• Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently.

Environmental Conditions:

Work is performed primarily in indoor settings with noise levels ranging from moderate to loud. Tasks may require exposure to high or low temperatures, as well as navigating uneven or slippery surfaces. The position involves continuous interaction with students and regular use of school facilities and office equipment.

Work Schedules:

Must be available to report during the school year consistent with the district’s school year calendar.

Background Checks:

The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

Position Type: Full Time, School Year
Salary: $15.86 to $19.31 Per Hour, previous public school experience
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 1009 S Oak Street
• Traverse City, Michigan 49684
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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