Media Center Instructional Assistant

Metropolitan School District of Washington Township; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Illness and Personal Businessdays

Job summary

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is seeking a part-time Media Center Instructional Assistant for Willow Lake Elementary School. The role supports reading and shelving activities in the Media Center, with duties that include organizing books and assisting students during library time.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and the ability to pass a paraprofessional exam if you have fewer than 60 college credits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must pass paraprofessional exam, if less than 60 college credit hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist in shelving and organizing Media Center Books & Equipment.
• Reading aloud to students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Paraprofessional exam requirement (if <60 college credits)

Job description

• Position Type:
  Instructional Assistants/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted:
  10/29/2026
• Location:
  Willow Lake Elementary School

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

JOB DETAILS

Job Title Media Center Instructional Assistant

Location Willow Lake Elementary School

Work Schedule Part Time – 3 hours/day

Calendar Length School Year (185 days)

FLSA Classification Non-Exempt - Hourly

Salary/Hourly Rate $17.00 per hour – additional compensation given for College degree

Benefits Paid Illness and Personal Business days

JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Essential Functions

• Assist in shelving and organizing Media Center Books & Equipment.
• Reading aloud to students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must pass paraprofessional exam, if less than 60 college credit hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Very Frequent

Ability to carry 25 pounds

Occasional

Amount to lift 25 pounds

Occasional

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations

Very Frequent

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter

Very Frequent

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation

Very Frequent

Ability to operate job-related equipment

Very Frequent

Ability to reach in all directions

Very Frequent

PERCENT OF TIME

Seldom = Less than 25%

Occasional = 26 to 50%

Often = 51 to 75%

Very Frequent = 76% and above

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.