Instructional Assistant - THS

Twinsburg City School District; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Twinsburg City School District is looking for an Instructional Assistant at Twinsburg High School. This role involves supporting certified staff by assisting students to achieve instructional goals. Candidates should hold a High School diploma and an Educational Aide Permit.

The position requires previous experience with special needs children and involves both instructional and non-instructional assistance. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse groups are essential.

Qualifications

• Assist students with reading, language arts, and mathematics.
• Work with students in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Document student learning and performance.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce instruction and assess student performance.
• Assist with classroom management and behavioral strategies.
• Supervise non-instructional activities.

Skills

Ability to carry out instructions

Arithmetic operations

Understanding of personal computers

Working with diverse groups

Maintaining confidentiality

Compassionate relationships with students

Cooperative working relationships

Effective communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Educational Aide Permit

Tools

Personal computers

Word

Excel

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 6/15/2026
• Location: Twinsburg High School
• Date Available: 08/12/2026
• Closing Date: UNTIL FILLED

Instructional Assistant - Twinsburg High School

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Qualifications Profile

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Educational Aide Permit issued by the Ohio Department of Education.
• Prior experience working with special needs children with social emotional and behavioral concerns desirable.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record‑keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and keep students on task.
• Assists students in non‑instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non‑instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distributes educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.
• Serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living to maximize their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.
• Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.