Title Math Instructional Assistant

Niles Community Schools

Title 1 Instructional Assistant

August 24, 2026

Part-time position for the  school year

Reports to:

Building Principal (or designee)

Niles Community Schools is looking for a dynamic Title 1 Math Instructional Assistant. Highly-effective communication skills and professionalism required for daily interaction with a diverse workforce, student population, building administration and community.

All Instructional Assistant must meet one of the following standards to be considered highly qualified in the state of Michigan:

• Completed two years of college (60 hours) OR
• Obtained an Associate's Degree or higher OR
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through passage of an approved formal state academic assessment in the following areas:
• Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or
• Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.

• College Board’s SAT – Score at least a 480 on evidence-based reading and writing and a 530 on math
• ETS Parapro Assessment - A passing score of 460 is required

• Assist in planning and implementation of educational activities. The IA, as directed by the teacher, will be responsible for the supervision of the student(s) and will direct, assist, and instruct the student(s) as appropriate in a school setting, or Community Based Instruction job sites when applicable
• Effectively participate in meetings, committees, staffings and other required district and building activities
• Supplement instruction by assisting the teacher with individual or small groups of students on follow up activities.
• Manage and instruct students on appropriate behavior using positive behavior support strategies consistent with Board policy and procedures
• Assist teacher in maintaining effective communication and relationships with students, parents, administrators, school personnel and agency representatives
• Assist students in meeting self-help, health and behavior needs including toileting and personal care needs
• Helps maintain instructional area, supplies, equipment and facilities in a clean/safe condition
• Assists teachers and support staff in preparing materials, housekeeping, and record keeping and data collection relative to student performance, as directed by teacher
• Participates in special instructional activities to meet program and student goals (e.g. loading/unloading buses, physical education, swimming, lunch & playground supervision, CBI, transitioning to adult living, fieldtrips, etc.)
• Understand and be aware of medical and physical needs of students and follow medical protocol as directed by a licensed healthcare provider
• Monitor students in absence of teacher
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward students, parents and staff
• Promote self-esteem of students
• Assist in materials preparation using classroom and office equipment
• Assist in evaluating academic and behavioral performance of students
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Professional dress is required for this position. Blue jeans, sweat pants, and camo are generally not acceptable dress for the classroom.
• Employment experience working with children.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required…