ENL Instructional Assistant

MSD Washington Township; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Insurance eligible

Retirement contributions

Job summary

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township seeks an English as a New Language (ENL) Instructional Assistant for Willow Lake Elementary. This part-time role supports ENL students, collaborates with teachers, and assists with lesson plans and small-group instruction.

The ideal candidate will have at least a high school diploma or GED, two years of college, and strong communication skills. Bilingual abilities are a plus and compensation includes health benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of college or an associate degree preferred.
• Paraprofessional exam passing score acceptable in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to English language learners in classes.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement best practices.
• Assist ENL teachers with daily lesson plans and activities.
• Teach small groups and develop language resources.
• Provide feedback on student progress toward language goals.
• Communicate with parents and staff to support families.

Skills

Bilingual skills

Communication

Collaboration with teachers

Classroom support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years college or Associate Degree

Job description

• Position Type: Instructional Assistants/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/27/2026
• Location: Willow Lake Elementary School

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

JOB DETAILS

Job Title English as a New Language (ENL) Instructional Assistant

Location Willow Lake Elementary

Work Schedule Part Time

Calendar Length School Year (185 days)

FLSA Classification Non-Exempt - Hourly

Salary/Hourly Rate $19.50 per hour – Additional compensation for college degree

Benefits Paid Illness and Personal Business days, Seven paid holidays, District contributions to VEBA and 401A retirement accounts. Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Eligible.

JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Position Purpose / Description

• Providing support to English language learners in their classes
• Collaborating with teachers to provide best practices
• Supporting the ENL teachers' daily lesson plans and instructional activities
• Teaching small groups
• Developing language resources to support and supplement instruction
• Seeking guidance from classroom teachers as necessary
• Providing individual students with positive and prompt feedback on their progress toward language competence
• Adjusting instruction to objectives and individual needs under the guidance of the ESL and classroom teachers
• Establishing positive rapport with students, parents, and school personnel
• Enhancing supplemental communication with ENL families, such as interpreting at EL parent nights and the end-of-year ENL Celebrations
• Attending appropriate staff development to enhance instruction

Performing other duties as assigned

Essential Functions

• Bilingual skills preferred in Spanish, Karen/Karenni, and/or Arabic
• It is essential that candidates be able to communicate effectively with various stakeholders including staff, parents, students, teachers, building level and central office administrators
• Prior work experience in a school-related environment preferred
• Minimum of two years of college or Associate Degree from an accredited college or university required, or passing scores on the paraprofessional exam

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

PERCENT OF TIME

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

Very Frequent

Ability to carry 25 pounds

Occasional

Amount to lift 25 pounds

Occasional

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 communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation

Very Frequent

Ability to operate job-related equipment

Very Frequent

Ability to reach in all directions

Occasional

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.