Instructional Assistant - Literacy

Southwest Allen County Metropolitan School District; United States; On-site; USD 22,840 - 33,985; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Allen County Metropolitan School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant - Literacy at Covington Elementary School. The 9-month role offers 5.5 hours per day with a half-hour unpaid lunch and does not include benefits.

You will assist students in attaining grade-level reading skills and work under the guidance of the classroom teacher to support individuals or small groups with learning tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience as a classroom assistant is desirable.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Willingness to take direction and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist students to attain reading skills at grade level.
• Support the teacher with individual or small group tasks.

Skills

Classroom assistant experience

Effective communication

Ability to take direction

Initiative and dependability

Patience and student interest

Diversity awareness

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant - Literacy
• Date Posted:
  7/23/2026
• Location:
  Covington Elementary School
• Date Available:
  ASAP

Terms of Employment

This is a 9 month position for 5.5 hours/day (plus 1/2 hour unpaid lunch). This position is not eligible for benefits. Pay is based on experience and/or education and ranges from $16.58 - $24.67.

Purpose

Assist students to attain reading skills at grade level. Work under the direction of the classroom teacher to assist individual students or small groups of students with learning tasks assigned by the teacher.

Qualifications

Previous experience as a classroom assistant desirable. Effective communication skills. Ability to take direction. Initiative and dependability in carrying out assignments. Patience and genuine interest in education of students. Awareness and respect for student diversity. Clerical skills, flexibility, and confidentiality required. Training for this position will be implemented upon hiring.