Instructional Assistant - 1 on 1

Metropolitan School District of Warren Township; United States; On-site; USD 24,582 - 35,012; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan School District of Warren Township seeks an Instructional Assistant (Special Education: 1 on 1 EA) at Eastridge Elementary School. This non-exempt, hourly role supports a student on an Individualized Education Plan with direct supervision by licensed staff.

The position runs 180 days with pay on the Instructional Assistants salary schedule. Responsibilities include providing individualized support, assisting with note-taking and materials, facilitating access to instruction, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Associate's degree or 60 semester hours from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Experience supporting students in school, SPED, accessibility, scribing, or related setting preferred.
• Must meet paraprofessional requirements (ESSA) and pass criminal history/child protection checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one assistance during lessons and activities.
• Assist with note-taking, keyboarding, and organizing materials for the student.
• Support use of assistive technology and classroom devices.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support the student's access to instruction.
• Maintain student confidentiality and adhere to district policies.

Skills

Scribing

Note-taking

Collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree or 60 semester hours (preferred)

Tools

ParaPro Assessment

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ 1-on-1 Sp. Ed. Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 7/27/2026
• Location: Eastridge Elementary School

JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant (Special Education: 1 on 1 EA)

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Non-Exempt, hourly employee.

WORK DAYS:

180 days (days students are scheduled to attend school).

WORK YEAR:

The Instructional Assistant is scheduled to work when students are present, usually beginning one day before students arrive and ending the last school day for students.

SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS:

The Instructional Assistant is paid on the "Instructional Assistants" salary schedule for the designated program, level 4, and is eligible for benefits on the "Support Staff" benefits schedule if hired for at least 90 consecutive days. Starting hourly rate $21.63 per hour.

SUPERVISES:

None.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Under direct supervision, the 1 on 1 Instructional Assistant in Special Education, provides individualized educational and access support to an assigned student under the direction of licensed instructional staff. The assistant helps the student access instruction, demonstrate learning, participate in classroom and school activities, use educational materials and technology, and develop independence. Support is provided in accordance with the student's educational plan, staff direction, district procedures, and applicable confidentiality requirements.

This position is assigned according to student and program needs. The assignment, work location, schedule, and specific responsibilities may change as those needs change. The Instructional Assistant performs related work as directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are representative of the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform these functions.

• Moving around the classroom and school campus efficiently
• Engaging in physical activities during lessons, recess, and physical education
• Responding quickly to student needs and emergencies
• Demonstrating and participating in activities that require physical movement and coordination

1. Student Support:

• Provide one-on-one assistance during lessons, independent work, assessments, transitions, and other school activities.
• Scribe the student's dictated responses accurately and without prompting, interpreting, correcting, or altering the student's ideas.
• Assist with note-taking, keyboarding, document navigation, page turning, organizing materials, and other tasks needed for the student to access and complete academic work.
• Read directions, questions, or instructional text aloud when directed and when permitted by the student's educational or assessment plan.
• Prepare, position, and manage books, papers, writing tools, manipulatives, adaptive equipment, and digital devices so the student can participate as independently as possible.
• Support student's use of assistive technology, accessibility tools, communication systems, and classroom technology as trained and directed.
• Reinforce skills, strategies, and concepts previously introduced by the teacher.
• Break assignments into manageable steps, repeat or clarify directions, and provide approved prompts without completing the student's thinking or decision making.
• Assists students in achieving their goals that require physical and emotional support with successfully navigating classroom, cafeteria and school-related experiences as outlined by their IEP and teacher direction.
• Participate in field trips with the student.

2. Behavioral Support and Safety & Health:

• Implement behavior management strategies, following Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), to support students' emotional and behavioral development.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times, following established protocols for medical and emergency situations.
• Assist with functional access, position educational materials or equipment, and other assigned school routines after receiving appropriate training.
• Observe the student and promptly report changes in participation, comfort, access, behavior, or safety to appropriate staff.
• Maintain student's dignity and privacy while providing safe and consistent support with personal needs.
• Assists students with daily living skills, such as dressing, eating, lavatory needs, grooming, medical needs, and personal hygiene as appropriate to individual development. Complies with personal hygiene rules and standard sanitation procedures.
• Maintain clear professional boundaries and immediately refer instructional, behavioral, safety or health concerns to the appropriate licensed or supervisory staff member.

3. Assistive Technology:

• Familiarize the student with assistive technology tools and aid them in using these devices to enhance their learning and/or communication needs.

4. Classroom Collaboration and Professional Responsibilities:

• Work under the direction of teachers, related-service providers, administrators, and other designated staff.
• Facilitate the inclusion of our students into general education classroom activities, ensuring they have equal access to the curriculum.
• Communicate all concerns and questions directly to the special education or classroom teacher only.
• Communicate relevant observations to the special education or classroom teacher using objective, respectful, and confidential language.
• Maintain open and effective communication with the teachers and other specialists involved in the student's education.
• Participate in required training, meetings, and planning activities related to the assignment.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation as directed.
• Reinforce behaviors that demonstrate student's successful achievement and growth of identified goals.
• Protect the confidentiality of student records, educational plans, accommodations, services, and personal information.
• Follow district policies, building procedures, staff work rules, and applicable professional and ethical standards.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

• Performs related duties as directed.

ENTRY-LEVEL REQUIREMENTS:

1. EDUCATION/TRAINING:

High School diploma or GED is required; an Associate's degree or higher, or at least sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited institution of higher education is preferred. (Official transcripts are required to validate education.)

2. EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience supporting students in a school, special education, accessibility, scribing, note-taking, rehabilitation, or related setting preferred.

3. CERTIFICATIONS &/OR LICENSES:

Able to meet the requirements of a paraprofessional as outlined in ESSA. Pass the required Expanded Criminal History Check and Expanded Child Protection Index Check. Must have at least an associate's degree or two years of college or passed the ParaPro Assessment. Highlander Park offers the ParaPro Assessment at no cost for all Warren Township prospective employees. Testing is offered Monday through Thursday at 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. To register for your free assessment, email [e-mail] or call 317-532-3000.

4. OTHER:

Ability to perform the essential functions, meet the performance aptitudes, and fulfill the physical/sensory/environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required. Understanding of the developmental, physical and emotional behaviors and challenges of