CK: Title I Instructional Assistant (providing Math and Reading support) 2.65 hrs​/day (must mee

CK:
Title I Instructional Assistant (providing Math and Reading support) 2.65 hrs/day (must meet educational requirements - see job description)

Traverse City Area Public Schools Cherry Knoll Elementary School - Traverse City, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Traverse City Area Public Schools

Job : 5877772
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Sep 21, 2026

CLASSIFICATION IV

Master Agreement

TCCAPSA Benefits Summary - School Year - 163 Working Days + 8 Paid Holidays

Retirement Benefits

Location:

Cherry Knoll Elementary School

* Position may also be combined with At-Risk Instructional Assistant position*

General

Summary:

The Teacher Instructional Assistant –Title I reports to the principal or classroom teacher/s and assists in maintaining appropriate classroom activities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Assists students in computer labs.
• Assists with such large group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and story telling.
• Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of verbal communication with students.
• Alerts the regular teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and parents.
• Participates in in-service training programs, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:

• Minimum education requirement is an Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours of post-secondary institution education credits.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students and school personnel.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Ability to care for, supervise, and nurture children.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to assist with maintaining records of student progress.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to resolve conflict.
• Dependable, reliable, and protective of sensitive/confidential information.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• Duties include frequent walking and physical activity, as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying. Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.
• The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
• Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
• Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently.

Environmental Conditions:

Incumbents work in indoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels. Duties may be completed in cold and hot temperatures, including work on slippery and/or uneven surfaces. Work environment includes working around students, school equipment, and office equipment.

Work Schedules:

Must be available to report during the school year consistent with the district’s school year calendar.

Background Checks:

The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

Position Type: Part Time, School Year
Salary: $16.56 to $20.56 Per Hour, previous public school experience

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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