CO: Teacher Instructional Assistant (At-Risk providing Math & Reading support) 6.75 hrs​/day (mu

CO:
Teacher Instructional Assistant (At-Risk providing Math & Reading support) 6.75 hrs/day (must meet educational requirements - see job description)

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

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

This job is also posted in Traverse City Area Public Schools

Starting Date: Sep 8, 2026

CLASSIFICATION IV

Master Agreement

TCCAPSA Benefits Summary - Full Time, School Year

Retirement Benefits

Location:Courtade Elementary School

General

Summary:

The teacher instructional assistant reports to the principal and works closely with students to support the growth of reading and mathematical skills.

• Works with the intervention team and classroom teachers to identify students in need of reading and/or math support using the NWEA and Aimsweb assessment tools.
• Creates and maintains a consistent schedule in keeping with the classroom teachers' daily schedule.
• Works with individual students or small groups to support reading/math growth through targeted, direct instruction based on student needs. Determines on their own, how quickly to move students through curriculum materials, and whether additional materials are needed to meet a particular student's needs.
• Administers grade and district level required benchmark assessments three times per year, and monitors progress of students based on schedule set by the intervention team.
• Administers state assessment (such as M-STEP) in small group settings as determined by IEP or Section 504 plans.
• Provides consistent communication of student progress with classroom teachers through benchmark and progress monitoring data.
• Prepares and participates in Tier 2 data meetings throughout the school year to share student performance, identify students ready-to-exit intervention, and discuss teacher concerns about students who should be considered for intervention.
• Attend meetings for student concerns (IEP, TASC, etc.) and parent conferences when requested.
• Alerts the classroom teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and parents.
• Participates in inservice training programs as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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.

• 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.

Incumbents work in indoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels. Duties may be completed…