Summer Learning Academy Instructional Assistant | Elementary

Summer Learning Academy Instructional Assistant | Elementary

Saint Louis Park Independent School District 283 PH-ELEMENTARY - St. Louis Park, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

• Job : 5561841
• Final date to receive applications: Apr 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: Mar 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Jun 15, 2026

Title: Summer Learning Academy Instructional Assistant (Elementary)

DBM Classification: N/A

Department: Community Education

Salary Range: $20/hr

Employee Group: Temporary/Seasonal

Prepared Date: March 2026

Reports to: Summer Learning Academy Coordinator

FTE/FLSA Status: Temporary | Non-Exempt

Under the guidance of licensed and professional instructional staff, this classification represents a broad grouping of varied positions providing instructional support and assistance to children. Positions assigned to this classification are expected to have gained or learned basic knowledge, skills, and fundamentals of learning theory, child development, behavioral management/modification, and general instructional fundamentals in order to work in the classroom with groups of students or 1:1 in the areas of instructional reinforcement and student learning assistance.

Responsibilities and duties are performed under the immediate supervision of licensed instructional personnel and involve assisting and guiding students in the reinforcement of District curriculum and academic subject areas such as reading, math, science, language, or other classroom subjects by implementing behavioral plans and/or monitoring and enforcing appropriate behavior in accordance with instructional lesson plans and/or student IEP’s.

• Reinforces, practices, and reintroduces reading, math, science, language, and other academic instructional subjects, concepts, and lessons delivered in the classroom by licensed instructional staff.
• Works with students in the classroom in small groups or on a 1:1 basis.
• Carries out and implements daily objectives to assist the student in learning the material and daily lessons provided by licensed instructional staff.
• Provides assistance to students in daily living skills, health needs, and/or hygiene needs, if required.
• Monitors, assesses, and supervises student behaviors to assure consistent behavioral management consistent with any student IEP or to reinforce appropriate behavior and learning within the classroom.
• Implements and provides appropriate consequences for inappropriate behavior consistent with District philosophy, rules, and/or individual behavioral plans.
• Assists licensed staff in adapting and modifying lesson plans for students with special needs or in need of additional reinforcement/practice.
• Supports instructional personnel in the preparation of classrooms, daily lesson plans, and activities.
• Assembles classroom materials and supplies needed.
• Helps students with daily living skills or routines.
• Types tests, handouts or other materials.
• Copies and duplicates materials needed for lesson plans.
• Assists in correcting tests, scoring tests, recording test results, etc.
• Meets with instructional staff to discuss student needs and student progress.
• Provides input and assists staff in identifying problems, concerns, issues, or student progress.
• Aides other District personnel in supervising students during study halls, lunchrooms, playgrounds, hallways, or in bus loading/unloading.
• Carries out the duties of “student monitor” but on a more limited basis.
• Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.
• Attends training sessions, workshops, seminars, etc. to keep skills and knowledge current.

• Knowledge of basic math, reading, language, science, or other academic concepts pertinent to the area of assignment.
• Understanding of general learning concepts, theories, and fundamentals.
• Awareness of child development fundamentals and concepts.
• Knowledge of problem solving and conflict resolution techniques.
• Comprehension of behavioral management strategies, crisis intervention, and methods.
• Expertise of District policies, guidelines, rules, or philosophy pertaining to discipline…