English/Social Studies TA

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation in Columbus North High School seeks an English/Social Studies Teacher Assistant to support certified staff and help meet instructional goals.

Under supervision, you will supervise study areas, assist with tests, prepare materials, support reading and math, and help with inclusion of students with disabilities; this is a part-time, classified position with a starting hourly rate of $16.76–$18.08 plus $1 referendum, 5.9 hours per day.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Proven ability to assist certified staff in instructional settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students in study areas.
• Assists with testing and surveys.
• Creates, distributes and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists with record-keeping for student learning.
• Supports students with special needs to maximize inclusion.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Follow instructions

PCs & software

Diversity inclusion

Confidentiality

Special needs support

Team collaboration

Communication

Written reports

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

• Position Type: Classified/ Teacher Assistant - English/Social Studies
• Date Posted: 10/22/2026
• Location: Columbus North High School
• Date Available: TBD

English/Social Studies TA opening at North High School.

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 to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises students in open student study resource areas and manages those areas.
• Assists with supervision of testing and surveys for the school and assigned departments
• Creates and monitors purchase orders and supplies
• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly instruction area, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising corridors, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.
• Assist students with disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• May assist in the training of other teaching assistants.

Additional Duties

• Assist counseling 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to multi-task and organize work for multiple supervisors.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• 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.

Qualification

High School diploma or equivalent

Terms of Employment

• Less than 12 month
• 5.9 Hours per day
• Grade 5 on Classified Staff Salary Matrix
• Benefits not available
• Other conditions and stipulations as listed in the Classified Staff Handbook
• Starting Hourly Rate Placement: $16.76-18.08 based on experience
• An additional $1 per hour will be paid through referendum funds

Hiring Manager: Dr. Dominick Stella - [e-mail]