Instructional Assistant-SPED Central

CENTRAL ELEM; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Portage Township Schools is hiring an Instructional Assistant-SPED for Central Elementary in Portage, Indiana. The role involves assisting SPED teachers, tutoring students, managing classroom tasks, and supervising students in various settings.

The ideal candidate will meet one of several educational requirements and complete required training within two months. This is a part-time position with duties that include clerical support and confidentiality of student information.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a high school diploma and meet one of the listed educational options.
• Experience supporting SPED students is desirable but not required.
• Ability to complete required training within 2 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals and small groups as directed by the teacher.
• Facilitate student tasks in activity centers.
• Read to children and listen to children read.
• Assist in preparing AV, media and technology for instructional use.
• Help supervise children in and out of the classroom.
• Assist the classroom teacher with clerical tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information at all times.
• Provide indoor and outdoor supervision for playground and cafeteria.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Education

Associates degree or higher

Two years of college (48 credit hours)

ParaPro Assessment score 460

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Complete 10 Paraeducator training modules within 2 months

Job description

Instructional Assistant-SPED Central

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Job Details

Job ID: 5920609

Application Deadline: Oct 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Instructional Asst-SPED

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following responsibilities are essential functions, plus any other duties that may be required by the employer. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the building principal or other administrator.

• Tutor individual and small groups of students as directed by the teacher.
• Facilitate student tasks in activity centers.
• Read to children and listen to children read.
• Assist in the preparation of AV, media and technology for instructional use.
• Help supervise children in and out of the classroom.
• Assist the classroom teacher in completing the clerical tasks of the classroom.
• Respect the confidentiality of the students in all matters at all times.
• Indoor & outdoor student supervision for playground/cafeteria.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the building principal.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

• A high school diploma and any one of the following:
  • Associates degree or higher OR
  • Two years of college (48 credit hours) OR
  • ParaPro Assessment with a score of 460 OR
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR
  • Be willing to complete 10 modules in the online training platform Paraeducator within 2 months of employment at PTS (free training resources provided by PTS)

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 the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions include but are not limited to: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required read, write, speak, and understand English above a high school level. The employee will need to work respectfully with children, move around the assigned school building, and manipulate materials utilized to remediate students.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here 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. This position includes working in and outside of a school building with children.

Disclaimer
Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the District.The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.The employee is expected to adhere to and agrees to adhere to PTS Core Values, the PTS Strategic Plan, as well as all PTS District policies and guidelines including but not limited to the civility policy.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Portage Township Schools
• 6240 US Highway 6
• Portage, Indiana 46368
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]