Instructional Assistant - Spartan Academy

Mccschools; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Spartan Academy is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support high school students in achieving their diploma goals. The role includes assisting teachers, guiding at-risk students, and substituting for teachers as needed.

This at-will, 90-day probationary position is funded through a third-party staffing company and offers paid leave after probation. The workday is up to 7.0 hours with a starting rate of $17.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic expected.
• Experience with at-risk students preferred.
• ESL certification and bilingual ability preferred.
• Must hold Michigan teaching-related credentials or permits.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher and guide students toward an academic diploma.
• Provide substitute teaching at the secondary level when needed.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Experience with at-risk students

ESL certified

Bilingual applicants sought

Education

Michigan teaching certificate

Michigan substitute permit

Substitute teaching permit requirements

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Spartan Academy JobID: 685

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/10/2026
• Location: High School
• Closing Date: 09/18/2026 @ 4PM

Description:

The Instructional Assistant for high school alternative online learning academy (Spartan Academy) assists the classroom teacher guiding students in achieving academic success towards a high school diploma.

In addition, substitute teaching at the secondary level when needed is required.

Qualifications:

• Possess a strong professional work ethic
• Experienceworking with at-risk students sought
• ESL certified and Bilingual applicants sought
• Successfully pass all background checksMust meetthe following requirements
  • Possess a current Michigan teaching certificate, OR
  • Possess a current Michigan substitute permit, OR
  • Meet the requirements to attain a Michigan substitute teaching permit
• Regular school year assignment - up to 7.0hours/day
• Rate - $17.00/hour
• Subject to 90 day probationary period
• At-will position - contracted through third party staffing company (PCMI / EduStaff)
• Paid leave upon successful completion ofprobationary period
• Begin date subject to completion of third party hiring processes
• Substitute teach at secondary level when needed