Classroom Aide

Fayette County School Corporation; Connersville (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayette County School Corporation is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support certified staff in classrooms and to help meet instructional goals. The role involves assisting with students, proctoring study halls, and occasional travel between schools to support the educational program.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and may have college coursework or NCLB exam completion. Experience with students with special needs is desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of college coursework or passing of NCLB exam as required.
• Prior experience with students with special needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified staff in classroom to meet instructional goals.
• Proctor study halls and supervise students as needed.
• Travel between schools may be required.

Skills

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Diversity awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework / NCLB equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/3/2026

Instructional Assistant

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.