Instructional Assistant - Southwest Elementary School

Southwest Elementary School; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Elementary School in Howell, Michigan is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support literacy and core instruction. The role involves facilitating small group reading sessions, maintaining student records, and assisting in monitoring student performance under state guidelines.

The position is 23 hours per week for ten months, with wages per the HESPA Master Agreement; employment is part-time and on-site at Southwest Elementary School.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively
• Highly organized and capable of handling multiple demands
• Able to work directly with children in instructional setting
• Basic computer skills including Google apps

Responsibilities

• Provide small group instruction for students through guided reading and literacy groups
• Maintain and update student records as required by government
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to monitor and reinforce student performance
• Maintain the Monitoring Notebook for state audits
• Assist with state grant audits as needed
• Participate in ongoing professional development
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Organization

Work with children

Google apps/Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

60 college hours or Associate’s degree

State/local assessments (e.g., ParaPro/MTTC/FT)

Tools

None

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Southwest Elementary School

Howell Public Schools Southwest Elementary School - Howell, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Howell Public School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5888684

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Instructional Assistant

Reports To: Elementary Building Principal, and Central Office Administration as necessary

Location: Southwest Elementary School

Hours: 23 hrs/wk

Union Affiliation: HESPA

Duration: Ten (10) months: First day of school for students - Last day of school for students.

Wages: Per HESPA Master Agreement

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide small group instruction for students through guided reading and literacy groups
• Maintain and update records on students as required by the government
• Work in coordination with classroom teachers in monitoring, reinforcing and evaluating student performance
• Maintain and update the Monitoring Notebook for state audit
• Respond to inquiries from auditors during State of Michigan grant audit
• Attend continuous, intensive professional development within and outside of the district
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma (or equivalent); and must meet one of the following requirements :
• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or
• Obtain an Associate’s Degree (or higher); or
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment:
• Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing and mathematics or
• Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.

The State Board of Education has approved the following formal assessments by which an Instructional Assistant may choose to demonstrate this knowledge:

• ETS ParaPro Assessment . A passing score of 460 is required. Email [e-mail] to schedule. OR
• Michigan Test for Teacher Certification - Basic Skills (MTTC) A passing score on the Basic Skills Test MTTC is required. OR
• SAT (taken on or after March 5, 2016) - Scores on the following sections are required:
  • Evidence-based Reading & Writing - 480
  • Mathematics - 530 OR
• ACT (taken between January 1, 1989 and October 1, 2017) - Scores on the following sections are required:
  • Reading - 22
  • Combined English/Writing - 22
  • Mathematics - 22 OR
• Michigan Merit Examination (MME) (taken between January 1, 2007 and January 31, 2015) - Scores on the following sections are required:
  • Reading - 1108
  • Writing - 1129
  • Mathematics - 1116 OR
• WorkKeys (taken before June 1, 2017) - Scores on the following sections are required:
  • Reading for Information (Level 4 minimum),
  • Applied Mathematics (Level 4 minimum) and
  • Writing (Level 3 minimum) BEFORE June 1, 2017 will still meet the state requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Highly organized
• Ability to work directly with children in an instructional setting
• Basic computer application skills, i.e. Google apps, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least twenty-five (25) pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public/staff/students.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

The work environment characteristics described herein 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 quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. Occasionally, the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, and therefore subject to varying weather conditions, for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions of this job.

FUNCTIONS OF POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work, and to detail the required knowledge, skills, and ability as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position. The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the duties of employees under supervision. Howell Public Schools retain and reserve any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to, or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgment at any time.

The Howell Public Schools District is a drug-free workplace and District policy requires drug testing for all potential employees. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substances in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

The Howell Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

It is the policy and commitment of the Howell Public Schools District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any legally protected characteristic, in its educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment policies in accordance with Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all other pertinent State and Federal regulations.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17.01 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Liza Kelly
• 411 N. Highlander Way
• Howell, Michigan 48843
• Email: [e-mail]