Instructional Assistant - Category II Class A; Updated

Instructional Assistant - Category II Class A (Updated)

Michigan City Area Schools, Springfield Elementary SC — Michigan City, Indiana | Open in Google Maps

Job : 5843898

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Work Schedule: School year only, 5.75 hours a day, Monday through Friday

Reports to: Building Principal, unless otherwise noted

The Instructional Assistant's principal role is to assist the teacher with the preparation and delivery of instruction primarily to individuals and small groups of students. The teacher provides direct instruction, while the IA offers direct guidance and assists with school-wide procedures, including supervision of school activities and other duties assigned by the principal.

• Maintain student and staff confidentiality
• Comply with standard rules, regulations, and procedures assigned by Building Principal
• Be part of the total support team for students and staff
• Be professional when dealing with students and staff
• Support the teacher and related staff, who provide service for the student
• Support the educator/teacher's overall goals and objectives for each individual student
• Aid in the development and maintenance of a positive work environment
• Communicate concerns to the administrator or assigned teacher in a timely and professional manner
• Be on time and maintain good attendance
• Attend in-services and training, as required
• Request teacher support when necessary or when more explanation is needed
• Communicate important information to the teacher concerning students
• Lunch Recess Duty
• Substitute Teaching for General Education Classrooms on an as needed basis (All are required)
• Provide Small Group Interventions

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must meet current state requirements (Para Pro Exam or a minimum of 60 college credit hours)
• Previous experience working with students; desire to make a positive difference and be a positive influence in students’ lives; understanding and experience in an educational setting; positive employment history and recommendation from a previous supervisor.

Salary: $14.82 per hour

Benefits: Per MCESP Agreement

EEO Statement: The Michigan City Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law (collectively, “Protected Classes”). This includes the Corporation’s employment opportunities, programs, and activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation’s employment opportunities, programs and activities, affecting the Corporation’s environment.

For further information, clarification, or complaint, please contact the MCAS School Administration at  for Title IX (gender equity related issues) or Special Education Director at  for Section 504 (non-discrimination/disability issues and Americans with Disabilities). Any other information concerning the above policies may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent, Dr. Wendel McCollum, at .

Part-Time

• Sally Clark
• 408 S Carroll
• Michigan City, Indiana 46360
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