WH: Overload Instructional Assistant, up to 3.0 hrs/day

Traverse-City-Area-Public-Schools; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Traverse City Area Public Schools in Traverse City, Michigan is seeking an Overload Instructional Assistant for Willow Hill Elementary. The role supports the classroom teacher to reinforce learning for students during the school year.

The position emphasizes supervision, small-group instruction, and assistance with materials and testing. Requires a high school diploma; college credit or a degree is preferred, plus experience with children.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college credit or degree preferred.
• Interpersonal skills to work with students and school personnel.
• Ability to care for, supervise, and nurture children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist the teacher in devising strategies to reinforce material based on student needs.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher.
• Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the teacher.
• Assists with supervision during drills, assemblies, recess, etc.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience working with children

Ability to follow directions

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College credit / WorkKeys / college degree preferred

Job description

WH: Overload Instructional Assistant, up to 3.0 hrs/day

Traverse City Area Public Schools Willow Hill Elementary School - Traverse City, Michigan Open in Google Maps

WH: Overload Instructional Assistant, up to 3.0 hrs/day

Traverse City Area Public Schools Willow Hill Elementary School - Traverse City, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Traverse City Area Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5894716

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 8, 2026

Job Description

Employee Group: TC CAPSA

Classification: III

Status: School year - 180 work days + 9 paid holidays

Location:Willow HillElementary

Master Agreement

TCCAPSA Benefits Summary

General Summary:

The Overload Instructional Assistant assists the classroom teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities at the direction of the classroom teacher.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the classroom teacher.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher.
• Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, recess, etc.
• Assists with such large group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and story telling.
• Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of verbal communication with students.
• Assists students in the library media center.
• Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make up work, as assigned by the teacher.
• Alerts the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and parents.
• Participates in in-service training programs, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma. Previous college credit, WorkKeys certification or college degree preferred.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students and school personnel.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Ability to care for, supervise, and nurture children.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to assist with maintaining records of student progress.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to resolve conflict.
• Dependable, reliable, and protective of sensitive/confidential information.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• Duties include frequent walking and physical activity, as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying. Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.
• The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
• Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
• Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently.

Environmental Conditions:

Incumbents work in indoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels. Duties may be completed in cold and hot temperatures, including work on slippery and/or uneven surfaces. Work environment includes working around students, school equipment, and office equipment.

Work Schedules:

Must be available to report during the school year consistent with the district’s school year calendar.

Background Checks:

The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

Position Type: Part Time, School Year

Salary: $15.86 to $19.31 Per Hour, previous public school experience

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 1009 S Oak Street
• Traverse City, Michigan 49684
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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