Instructional Assistant (Full-Time) - Solutions

Young World Physical Education; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 is seeking an Instructional Assistant (Full-Time) to support students in the Solutions program. The role emphasizes relationship-building, check-ins, and helping students address academic and personal challenges.

Starting date is To Be Determined. Candidates must have a Substitute Teaching License or ISBE license, and demonstrate excellent attendance and professionalism in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Substitute Teaching License or ISBE Professional Education License.
• Basic knowledge in appropriate academic areas.
• Promptness and excellent attendance; strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist the supervising teacher in small groups or individually.
• Help prepare teacher-made materials for instruction.
• Collect classroom data on student performance and progress.
• Supervise students and reinforce rules.
• Support learning needs and assist with academic tasks as directed.
• Maintain health and safety of students and operate classroom equipment.
• Assist with transportation and meal duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by teacher or administrator.

Skills

Attendance

Positive attitude

Adaptable

Teamwork

Education

ISBE license or Substitute Teaching License

Job description

Instructional Assistant (Full-Time) - Solutions

Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 • Edwardsville, Illinois

Job Details

Job ID: 5843306

Application Deadline: Jul 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.25 to $22.31 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Description

SCOPE: The Solutions Assistant supports student success by building positive relationships, providing consistent encouragement, and helping students identify and take responsibility to academic and personal challenges that may impact their progress. This role emphasizes regular check-ins, active listening, problem-solving, and connecting students with appropriate campus and community resources.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES of All Educational Assistants

• Work individually or with small groups under the direction of the supervising teacher
• Help prepare teacher-made materials
• Collect classroom data/information on student performance
• Assist in the supervision of students
• Reinforce classroom/building rules as specified by the teacher/building administrator
• Accompany students to other instructional areas as directed
• Support students’ specific learning needs and/or requests for assistance with academic tasks
• Reinforce good personal and social habits
• Assist in maintaining health and safety of all students
• Perform clerical duties, including learning to operate any necessary equipment
• Operate or learn to operate audio-visual equipment as needed
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations with students
• Perform other duties as assigned by teacher or Administrator

Additional ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES of Program and/or Extraordinary Care Assistants

• Supervise students at breakfast, lunch, recess, in bus lines, and other unstructured school environment settings
• Provide direct service for feeding
• Assist getting on and off the bus
• Assist in integration of students into general education classes
• Attend in-services as provided through Special Education regulations
• Correct disruptive behavior constructively and consistently as identified in individualized behavior plan
• Provide for students’ individual needs as prescribed in IEP and directed by teacher
• Assist with students’ physical care as needed (requires lifting 3-4 times during the day, up to 100 lbs)
• Assist with toileting
• Self-help tasks
• With appropriate training, be prepared to deal with students’ physical impairments as directed
• Assist with mobility
• Assist with assistive technology
• Assist with positioning and repositioning of wheelchair

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Instructional Assistants must have a Substitute Teaching License or a Professional Education License issued by ISBE
• Have basic knowledge in appropriate academic areas
• Have basic knowledge of students’ physical condition, if applicable
• Practice superior work habits and ethics including but not limited to:
• Promptness and excellent attendance
• Positive attitude
• High level of personal fitness
• Sound judgment
• Produce excellent quality of work
• Adaptable when necessary
• Ability to work well with administration, faculty, students and parents
• Ability to perform duties as outlined

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Instructional aides must be able to lift, push or pull up to 20-40 pounds on a regular repetitive basis.
• Program and Extraordinary care aides must be able to lift, push or pull up to 100 pounds on a regular repetitive basis.
• Must be able to speak, hear, see, write, walk, climb, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, twist, turn, push, pull and reach (above head and below knees) on a regular and repetitive basis.
• Tasks require extensive use of hands including repetitive gripping, grasping, lifting and manipulation of equipment necessary to perform duties.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources – CENTRAL OFFICE - MARK TWAIN III – Edwardsville, Illinois 62025
• Phone: [phone]