Job Description

JobID: 1529

Position Type:

Support Staff/Instructional Assistant

Date Posted:

1/13/2026

Location:

Westfield Middle School

Date Available:

01/14/2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

Reports to:

Teacher or immediate supervisor and Principal

Terms:

Full-time 175 days, 35 hours/week

Part-time 175 days, 13-29 hours/week

Position Summary:

To assist the teacher in achieving teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups, as assigned by teacher, to help them achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole.

Essential Functions:

+ Assist as needed for district and state-wide testing per student accommodations.


+ Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.


+ Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.


+ Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and makeup work as assigned by the teacher.


+ Assist with such group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and story telling.


+ Serve as chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the teacher(s).


+ Alert the teacher to any special problems about an individual student.


+ Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.


+ Record keeping as assigned by teacher.


+ Under the supervision of certified teachers, assist in the areas related to personal, social, and instructional needs of students.


+ Be proactive and do what is necessary to maintain a relationship of trust with teacher(s) and student(s) you serve.


+ Assist students with assistive technology needs as required for academic success.


+ Under teacher direction, gather data on goal progress and behaviors


+ Other duties as assigned by Principal or Immediate Supervisor.


+ Assist with students basic needs like feeding and toileting, along with assisting students with community based outings and work experience. (Life Skills and 1 on 1 IA only.)


+ Assist students with their in school job placements around the building; watches classes with sub support when needed during case conferences; and sometimes eat and supervises lunch with students. (Life Skills and 1 on 1 IA only.)


+ Implement behavior plans for students with aggressive behaviors to ensure the safety of the student and those around him/her. (Life Skills and 1 on 1 IA only.)

Qualifications Skills and Abilities:

+ High School Diploma or equivalent required; some College preferred.


+ Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.


+ Perform a variety of work involving use of independent judgment, accuracy, speed, and confidentiality.


+ Relate well to a variety of individuals, including students, parents, staff, and the community.


+ Perform work without continuous supervision.


+ Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.


+ Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.


+ Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, maintaining confidentiality of specified information.

Application Procedure:

Please apply at district's website at www.wws.k12.in.us.