Instructional Assistant

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility :
Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility is a maximum‑security facilitylocatedin Pendleton, Indiana, with 391 beds for incarcerated juvenile males. The facility includes multiple general population housing complexes, an admission and orientation unit, and a secure housing area. Its campus‑style layout includes medical services, food and laundry operations, indoor recreation areas, a chapel, and Providence Jr./Sr. High School. Outdoor recreation areas include fields, courts, and a running track.

The perimeter is monitored
24/7 to ensure safety. Programs focus on treatment, vocational skills, education, and re‑entry preparation.

Role Overview:

In this role as an Instructional Assistant, you will serve as an assistant to Classroom Teachers at Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility. Students may include mentally or physically handicapped, socially, or emotionally disturbed delinquents, or multiple handicapped persons. Your role will be to assist in the clerical preparations of daily and weekly lesson plans, recording of progress and performance of students, and to assist on field trips or experiential learning.

You may also assist with special activities or student organizations and assist students in coursework. Instructional Assistants report directly to the Supervisor of Education and perform duties with general supervision. You will be responsible for assisting in the maintenance of discipline in the classroom and the school building. You may be required to participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $34,216.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Support classroom preparation, lesson plan preparation, instruction and record keeping.
• Assist with behavior management of the classroom.
• Take attendance, order and maintain supplies, and prepare and maintain classroom records.
• Administer tests and grade papers and tests.
• Tutor small groups of students in various subject matter.
• Assist teacher in daily instruction of students providing individual tutoring as necessary.
• May assist with on-the-job training of new teacher assistants.
• May participate and assist with field trips and experiential learning programs
• Operate audio-visual and special educational equipment.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Must test negative on all drug screenings if this position is based in a Correctional Facility.
• Upon hire, the ability to successfully complete all required training and certifications such as CPR and First Aid training.
• Working knowledge of institutional, as well as departmental goals, policies, programs, and regulations.
• Working knowledge of specialized instructional area and of tutoring techniques.
• Working knowledge of developmental and/or physical…