Adult Instructional Assistant

• Position Type:
  Instructional Assistants/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/14/2026
• Location:
  
  North Central High 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, andsocioeconomiclevels.

MSDWThasbeenaneducationalleaderin

Indianaforthelastseventyyears.

Ourmissionistonurtureourstudentsintotomorrow'sleadersbycultivatinglearningenvironmentsthat ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

Job Title Adult Support Instructional Assistant

Location North Central High School

Work Schedule Part-Time

School Year,185

Days

Salary/Hourly Rate $19.50 ($21,645 annually) consideration given for college degree

Paid Illness and Personal Business days ,Sevenpaidholidays,District contributions to VEBA and 401A retirement accounts

The job of the Adult Support Instructional Assistant was established for the purpose of working with an individual student under the supervision of a certificated teacher in the supervision and instruction of the student; assisting student by modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; following educational and specific behavioral plans;and modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff. Employees in this classification will receive a variety of assignments including classroom support, lunchroom, playground, etc.

• Teacher support:Assist teacher s in classroom instruction by providing and preparinglessonmaterials,monitoringthestudents during their work and helpingthemin theirlearningwhere necessary.
• Student Supervision:Observe students'activitiestoensurestudentsafetyand well-being and intervene when necessary.
• Lesson materials:Ensurethatthenecessarymaterialsforteachingaclass,such as visual aids, are prepared, up-to-date, and present in the instruction space.
• School procedures:Familiarity with the inner workings of school, such as the structureoftherelevanteducationsupportandmanagement,the policies,andthe regulations.

Workplace sanitation: The importance of a clean, sanitary workspace for example through use of hand disinfectant and sanitizer, in order to minimize infection risk between colleagues or when working with children.

Disability types: The nature and types of disabilities affecting the human beings such as physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional or developmental and the specific needs and access requirements of disabled people.

• Learning difficulties: The learning disorders some students face in an academic context,especially
  
  Specific Learning Difficultiessuchasdyslexia ,dyscalculia,and concentration deficit disorders.
• Common children'sdiseases:The symptoms,characteristics,andtreatmentofdiseases and disorders that often affect children, such as the measles, chickenpox, asthma, the mumps, and head lice.
• Teamwork principles: Thecooperationbetweenpeoplecharacterizedbyaunified commitment to achieving a given goal, participating equally, maintaining open communication, facilitating effective usage of ideas etc.
• Curriculum objectives: Thegoalsidentifiedincurriculaanddefinedlearningoutcomes.
• First aid: The emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/orrespiratoryfailure,unconsciousness,wounds,bleeding,shockor poisoning.

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50%

Often = 51 to 75%

Very Frequent = 76% and above

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Very Frequent

Ability to carry 25 pounds

Often

Amount to lift 25 pounds

Often

Amount of force to push/pull up to 25 pounds

Often

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