PACES Instructional Assistant

Metropolitan School District Washington Township, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Illness and Personal Business Days

Seven paid Holidays

District contributions to VEBA and 401A retirement accounts

Job summary

Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is hiring a PACES Instructional Assistant to work at Greenbriar Elementary School. This part-time role involves tutoring and supporting individual or small groups of students under the guidance of a teacher, focusing on their learning and special health care needs.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, with preferred experience working with elementary students. Benefits include paid personal business days and more.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; must pass paraprofessional exam if less than 60 college credit hours.
• Previous work with elementary-age students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tutoring and assisting children individually or in small groups.
• Teaching social skills to students.
• Supervising students in various school environments.
• Providing assistance to students with special needs.

Skills

Active Listening

Social Perceptiveness

Instructing

Teacher Support

Student Supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

• Job Title: PACES Instructional Assistant
• Education: High School Diploma or GED and pass paraprofessional exam if less than 60 college credit hours
• Location: Greenbriar Elementary School
• Work Schedule: Part Time
• Calendar Length: School Year (185 days)
• FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt - Hourly
• Salary / Hourly Rate: $19.28 per hour
• Benefits: Paid Illness and Personal Business Days, Seven paid Holidays, District contributions to VEBA and 401A retirement accounts

Position Purpose

The job was established to work with individual and/or small groups of students under the supervision of a certificated teacher, assisting with assignments, modeling skills, following educational and behavioral plans, modeling appropriate behavior, and providing support for students' special health care needs. Employees may receive assignments in classroom support, lunchroom, playground, etc.

Essential Functions

• Tutoring and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Teaching social skills to students.
• Supervising students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Providing extra assistance to students with special needs.
• Observing students' performance and recording relevant data to assess progress.
• Enforcing administration policies and rules governing students.
• Presenting subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role‑playing methods.
• Instructing and monitoring students in the use and care of equipment and materials.
• Providing supports for classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher to support and reinforce student's Individual Education Program (IEP) objectives.
• Implementing, under supervision, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Collecting, preparing, and organizing instructional materials.
• Assisting with administration and scoring of curriculum‑based tests, homework, make‑up work, etc. to support teachers in the classroom.
• Communicating with teachers, related service staff, and school administrators to assist in reporting progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Directing parents to general or special education teacher for any communication regarding their child.
• Monitoring students in a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Documenting students' daily activities for data collection and progress monitoring.
• Assisting students with personal hygiene tasks (e.g., wheelchair assistance, positioning, toilet training, diapering, bathing, grooming).
• Assisting students at mealtimes.
• Other duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Active Listening: Giving full attention, asking questions, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Conveying information effectively.
• Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
• Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods appropriate for learning or teaching new things.
• Teacher Support: Assist teachers by preparing lesson materials and monitoring students during work.
• Student Supervision: Observe student activities to ensure safety and intervene when necessary.
• Lesson Materials: Ensure the necessary materials for teaching a class are present and up-to-date.
• School Procedures: Familiarity with school operations, policies, and regulations.

Qualifications

• Licensure: No licensure required.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED; must pass paraprofessional exam if less than 60 college credit hours.
• Experience: Previous work with elementary-age students is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time – often.
• Ability to carry 25 pounds – occasional.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds – occasional.
• Ability to push/pull up to 25 pounds – seldom.
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings – very frequent.
• Ability to see for reading printed matter – very frequent.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels – very frequent.
• Ability to communicate so others understand a normal conversation – very frequent.
• Ability to operate office equipment – very frequent.
• Ability to reach in all directions – very frequent.
• Climbing – seldom.
• Overhead work – seldom.

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.