Job Title: Classroom Instructional Assistant

Reports To: Principal / Classroom Teacher(s)

Classification: Part-Time

Salary Range: $18.47

Position Overview:

We are looking for an energetic, patient, and dedicated General Education Instructional Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will work side-by-side with Lead Classroom Teachers to provide academic, behavioral, and organizational support to students within the general education environment.

Your day-to-day will involve reinforcing core lessons, managing classroom dynamics, and providing small-group or individualized attention to ensure all students succeed. If you are passionate about fostering an engaging, inclusive, and safe classroom culture where every child can thrive, this is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Instructional Support: Reinforce lessons presented by the lead teacher by working with students individually or in small groups to master reading, writing, math, and other core academic concepts.
• Classroom Management: Assist the lead teacher in maintaining a positive, organized, and focused learning environment. Help students stay on task and navigate daily routines.
• Differentiated Learning: Help implement instructional accommodations and adapt classroom materials under the direction of the teacher to support diverse learning styles.
• Student Monitoring: Supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, recess, lunch, and arrival/dismissal times to ensure safety and positive social interactions.
• Material Preparation: Assist with preparing instructional materials, setting up classroom displays, grading objective assignments, and organizing learning resources.
• Collaboration: Maintain open, professional communication with teachers, staff, and administrators regarding student progress, behavior, and classroom needs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent and one of the following: Associate degree or higher, 60 college semester credits, or passing score on the ParaPro Assessment
• Clearances: Ability to pass a comprehensive criminal background check
• Attributes: Exceptional patience, strong communication skills, flexibility, and a genuine passion for working with children.

Plainfield Community School Corporation is a regular school district located in Hendricks County with 8 schools, 330 teachers and 6,010 students. Total Revenue is $83,925,000 and is trending up. Plainfield Community School Corporation spends $10,198 per student per year on instruction.