Learning Center Instructional Assistant

Learning Instructional Assistant

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, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years. Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

Job Title:

Learning Instructional Assistant

Location:

North Central High School

Work Schedule:

Part-Time, Monday Friday, hours will vary

Calendar Length: 185

FLSA Classification:
Hourly, Non-Exempt

Salary/Hourly Rate: $19.50/hour - Additional compensation given for college degree

Benefits:
Dependent on hours scheduled

Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Learning Center Supervisor, Instructional Assistants will perform the following tasks:

• Become familiar with the materials within the NC Core 40 curriculum.
• Become familiar with the textbooks and materials used by NC students.
• Tutor students in small groups, assisting them in subject areas based on the class and text notes students have collected.
• Determine from student notes and discussions the concepts that need to be taught or re-taught.
• Conduct brainstorming sessions with students.
• Work individually with students in any phase of the writing process.
• Respond to student writing.
• Communicate with the ASLC supervisors regarding course outlines and assignment schedules as needed.
• Communicate frequently and honestly with the Learning Center supervisors regarding student progress and areas of concern.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED. Must pass paraprofessional exam, if less than 60 college credit hours.

Ability to stand for extended periods of time:
Often

Ability to carry 25 pounds:
Occasional

Amount to lift 25 pounds:
Occasional

Amount of force to push/pull up to 25pounds:
Seldom

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations:
Very Frequent

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter:
Very Frequent

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels:
Very Frequent

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly 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.