Instructional Aide

Duneland School Corporation; Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Duneland School Corporation in Bailly Elementary School seeks an Instructional Assistant to support classroom instruction and student activities. The role requires flexibility, teamwork, and professional interaction with students, parents, and staff. Starting hourly rate is $15.00/hour.

The position emphasizes direct instruction under teacher supervision, data documentation, and collaboration in a busy school environment. Indiana qualifications apply and teaching licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Indiana requirements for Instructional Assistant.
• Two years of college or the equivalent required to provide instruction.
• Teaching license and/or educational training and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction to students with supervision of teacher.
• Conduct instructional activities with individual students or small groups.
• Assist in classroom management and record keeping.
• Assist with administration and scoring of student assessments.
• Maintain and report student data as directed.
• Attend meetings and participate in after-school functions when directed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Education

Two years college

Teaching license preferred

Tools

Computers

Printers

Phone systems

Copiers

Job description

• Position Type:Support Staff/ Instructional Aide
• Date Posted:8/10/2026
• Location:Bailly Elementary School
• Date Available:when filled
• Closing Date:When filled

Summary of Position

The primary responsibility for the Instructional Assistant is directinvolvementwith students in theinstructional setting. Services rendered by the instructional assistantshall be in classrooms during times of instruction. Instructional assistants may also help with the supervision of students during noninstructional activities. This position requires the person to be very flexible in accepting assigned tasks by their supervisor with a strong sense of teamwork needed. This position will deal with community members, parents, students and staff on a regular basis and will be expected to interact with these publics in a professional, friendly, and organized manner.

Starting Hourly Rate: $15.00/hour

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet all Indiana requirements as a highly qualified Instructional Assistant.. Two years of college or the equivalent is required in order to provide instruction to a student. A teaching license and/or educational training and experience is preferred.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide direct instruction to students with supervision of teacher
• Conduct instructional activities assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts
• A basic understanding of all Duneland curriculum at the assigned grade level
• Document student data when directed
• Attend meetings and maintain student data when directed
• Assist in classroom management
• Assist with the administration and scoring of student assessments
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
• Assist teacher with administrative records and preparation of required reports
• Function as an appropriate role model for children, providing proper examples, emotional support, and a friendly attitude and general guidance
• Respond to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving student safety concerns and reporting those concerns to direct supervisor
• Assist in the supervision of students throughout school day
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students
• Attend after school functions when directed by principal
• Complete other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the building administrator or administrator designee

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary to deal tactfully and effectively with persons at all levels in order to develop and maintain productive relationships with all publics
• Work cooperatively with teachers, students, and staff
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and assimilate into daily work
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality both inside and outside the corporation
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail
• Ability to learn classroom procedures and expectations and apply them on a consistent basis
• Demonstrate organizational and time management skills
• Perform all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Special Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is protected from outside weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this position.

Equipment

This position is required to maintain a working knowledge of all classroom equipment. A basic knowledge of operations for computers, printers, telephone systems, fax machines and copiers is required.

Hours

This position is typically expected to work an average of 5.75 hours or less per day. No more then 180 days per year. Hours/days may be adjusted per the direct supervisor to assure adequate coverage to meet the demands of the school and job.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The Duneland School Corporation is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity in all employment practices. Candidates will be screened, interviewed and employed based upon the successful candidate's qualifications, background, experience and needs of the Duneland School Corporation. Offers of employment are contingent upon the results of personal background.

Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted individually.

Postings current as of 8/28/2026 9:14:38 AM CST.