Classroom Instructional Assistant

Plainfield Community School Corporation • Van Buren, IN

16h

About The Position

The Classroom Instructional Assistant works side-by-side with lead classroom teachers to provide academic, behavioral, and organizational support to students in a general education environment. The role reinforces core lessons and supports classroom dynamics through small-group and individualized assistance, helping foster an engaging, inclusive, and safe classroom culture.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One of the following: an associate degree or higher, 60 college semester credits, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive criminal background check.
• Exceptional patience, strong communication skills, flexibility, and a genuine passion for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce lessons by working with students individually or in small groups on reading, writing, math, and other core academic concepts.
• Assist the lead teacher in maintaining a positive, organized, and focused learning environment, and help students stay on task and follow daily routines.
• Help implement instructional accommodations and adapt classroom materials under the teacher’s direction to support diverse learning styles.
• Supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, recess, lunch, and arrival and dismissal to support safety and positive social interactions.
• Help prepare instructional materials, set up classroom displays, grade objective assignments, and organize learning resources.
• Communicate professionally with teachers, staff, and administrators about student progress, behavior, and classroom needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED