Instructional Aide

Duneland School Corporation; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Duneland School Corporation in Westchester is looking for a dedicated Instructional Aide to assist with direct instruction and classroom management. This role involves working closely with students in the instructional setting, providing support, and handling various responsibilities assigned by teachers. Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit are essential for success. The position requires completion of requirements as a highly qualified instructional assistant, and offers a starting hourly rate of $15.00.

Qualifications

• Must meet Indiana requirements as a highly qualified Instructional Assistant.
• A teaching license and/or educational training and experience is preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction to students under teacher supervision.
• Conduct instructional activities for individual students or small groups.
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of classroom equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to learn new skills quickly

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Two years of college or equivalent

Tools

Computers

Printers

Telephone systems

Fax machines

Copiers

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Aide
• Date Posted: 4/30/2026
• Location: Westchester Intermediate School
• Date Available: when filled
• Closing Date: when filled

Looking to hire for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The primary responsibility for the Instructional Assistant is direct involvement with students in the instructional setting. Services rendered by the instructional assistant shall be in classrooms during times of instruction. Instructional assistants may also help with the supervision of students during non‑instructional activities. This position requires the person to be very flexible in accepting assigned tasks by their supervisor with a strong sense of teamwork. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

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 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 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 5.9 hours or less per day. No more than 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: 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.

EEO STATEMENT

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.