Instructional Assistant - Resource

Applitrack; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Washington School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant - Special Education Resource (35 hours/week) at Cool Creek Elementary School. The role supports the teacher and helps students reach skill levels through individual and small-group work. Reports to the classroom teacher or supervisor and Principal.

Full-time 176 days, 35 hours/week. Responsibilities include assisting with testing accommodations, behavior plans, and life skills support as needed to ensure a safe,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; some College preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to perform tasks with independence, accuracy, speed, and confidentiality.
• Ability to relate to students, parents, staff, and community.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• Follow oral and written instructions and collaborate with teachers.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional objectives and student goals.
• Support students with accommodations during testing per district and state guidelines.
• Guide independent study, enrichment, and remedial activities.
• Manage notebooks, supervise tests and makeup work as directed.
• Assist with group activities such as reading aloud and storytelling.
• Serve as a resource for substitutes and maintain student data as directed by teachers.
• Support students with assistive technology needs for academic success.
• Gather data on progress and behaviors under teacher direction.

Skills

Clear communication

Independent judgment

Interpersonal relations

Work autonomy

Professional demeanor

Instructional guidance

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some College preferred

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Westfield Washington School District

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/10/2026
• Location: Cool Creek Elementary School
• Date Available: 10/5/2026

Description:

Instructional Assistant - Special EducationResource (35 hours/week) is available at Cool Creek Elementary School effective 10/05/2026.

Reports to: Teacher or immediate supervisor and Principal

Terms: Full-time 176 days, 35 hours/week

Position Summary: To assist the teacher in achieving teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups, as assigned by teacher, to help them achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole.

Essential Functions:

• Assist as needed for district and state-wide testing per student accommodations.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and makeup work as assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with such group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling.
• Serve as chief source of information and help any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the teacher(s).
• Alert the teacher to any special problems about an individual student.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Record keeping as assigned by teacher.
• Under the supervision of certified teachers, assist in the areas related to personal, social, and instructional needs of students.
• Be proactive and do what is necessary to maintain a relationship of trust with teacher(s) and student(s) you serve.
• Assist students with assistive technology needs as required for academic success.
• Under teacher direction, gather data on goal progress and behaviors
• Other duties as assigned by Principal or Immediate Supervisor.
• Assist with students basic needs like feeding and toileting, along with assisting students with community based outings and work experience. (Life Skills and 1 on 1 IA only.)
• Assist students with their in school job placements around the building; watches classes with sub support when needed during case conferences; and sometimes eat and supervises lunch with students. (Life Skills and 1 on 1 IA only.)
• Implement behavior plans for students with aggressive behaviors to ensure the safety of the student and those around him/her. (Life Skills and 1 on 1 IA only.)

Qualifications Skills and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; some College preferred.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Perform a variety of work involving use of independent judgment, accuracy, speed, and confidentiality.
• Relate well to a variety of individuals, including students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Perform work without continuous supervision.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, maintaining confidentiality of specified information.

Postings current as of 10/3/2026 11:36:50 AM CST.