ED Instructional Assistant

Metropolitan School District Washington Township, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Illness and Personal Businessdays

Seven paid holidays

District contributions to VEBA and 401

Job summary

Metropolitan School District Washington Township, Inc. seeks a Special Education Instructional Assistant at Eastwood Middle School. This part-time role supports students individually or in small groups under a certificated teacher, providing instruction and supervised interactions in various settings.

The job involves following behavioral plans, modeling appropriate behaviors, and assisting with classroom tasks, lunchroom, and playground duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to follow educational and behavioral plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in classroom instruction by preparing lesson materials and helping students learn.
• Monitor students during work and intervene to ensure safety and well-being.
• Prepare and maintain visual aids and materials for instruction.
• Familiarity with school policies and procedures to support education and management.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type: Instructional Assistants/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/20/2026

Job Details

Job Title Special Education Instructional Assistant

Location Eastwood Middle School

Work Schedule Part-Time

Calendar Length 185

FLSA Classification Hourly, Non-Exempt

Salary/Hourly Rate $19.50 ($21,645 Annually) – Additional compensation for college degree

Benefits Paid Illness and Personal Business days, Seven paid holidays, District contributions to VEBA and 401A retirement accounts

Job Expectations & Requirements

Job Description The job of the Special Education ED Instructional Assistant was established for the purpose(s) of working with individual and/or small groups of students under the supervision of a certificated teacher in the supervision and instruction of students; assisting students by modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; following educational and specific behavioral plans; and modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff. Employees in this classification will receive a variety of assignments including classroom support, lunchroom, playground, etc.

Essential Functions

• Teacher support: Assist teachers in classroom instruction by providing and preparing lesson materials, monitoring the students during their work and helping them in their learning where necessary.
• Student Supervision: Observe students' activities to ensure student safety and well-being and intervene when necessary.
• Lesson materials: Ensure that the necessary materials for teaching a class, such as visual aids, are prepared, up-to-date, and present in the instruction space.
• School procedures: Familiarity with the inner workings of school, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, the policies, and the regulations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

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

Often

Ability to carry 25 pounds

Occasional

Amount to lift 25 pounds

Occasional

Amount of force to push/pull up to 25 pounds

Seldom

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

Very Frequent

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

Very Frequent

Ability to reach in all directions

Very Frequent

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.