Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

South Bend Community School Corp – Monroe Elementary School, South Bend, Indiana

South Bend Community School Corp – Monroe Elementary School, South Bend, Indiana
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Job : 5700663

Final date to receive applications: Jun 07, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Title: Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

Contract Length: School Year

Supervisor: Principal, Certified Classroom Teacher

Pay Range: 13.00

Basic Function: An instructional assistant works under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. The teacher plans the instructional assistant’s instructional activities and evaluates the achievement of the students with whom the instructional assistant works. The instructional assistant is required to work in close physical proximity to the teacher.

• Demonstrate knowledge and application of the elements of effective instruction to assist teaching and learning as developed by the certified staff.
• Provides assistance to certified teachers in collecting data for needs, assessment, student selection, desired outcomes, and evaluation as requested.
• Maintain adequate records on student work, personal data and test scores as required by certified teachers.
• Works cooperatively with student services staff members and/or outside agencies as required.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• High School diploma or 2 years of study at an institution of higher education preferred.
• Must have knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness as appropriate.
• Works in standard off and school building environments.
• Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours.
• Must be able to handle stress.
• Must possess effective oral and written communication skills.
  
  Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Ability to work with constant interruptions.
• Ability to remain professional throughout stressful situations, resolve problems with creativity, confidentiality, and tact.

Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 25 lbs., sit, stand, walk, speak, hear and use close vision.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $13 Per Year