Special Education Instructional Assistant

Position Type:
Instructional Assistants/Instructional Assistant

Date Posted:
10/1/2026

Location:
Early Learning Center
The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

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JOB DETAILS

Job Title

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Location

Early Learning Center

Work Schedule

Part-Time

Calendar Length

185

FLSA Classification

Hourly, Non-Exempt

Salary/Hourly Rate

$19.50 ($21,645 Annually) - Additional compensation for college degree

Benefits

Paid Illness and Personal Business days, Seven paid holidays, District contributions to VEBA and 401A retirement accounts

JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Job Description

The job of the Special Education ED Instructional Assistant was established for the purpose(s) of working with individual and/or small groups of students under the supervision of a certificated teacher in the supervision and instruction of students; assisting students by modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; following educational and specific behavioral plans; and modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff. Employees in this classification will receive a variety of assignments including classroom support, lunchroom, playground, etc.

Essential Functions

• Teacher support: Assist teachers in classroom instruction by providing and preparing lesson materials, monitoring the students during their work and helping them in their learning where necessary.
• Student Supervision: Observe students' activities to ensure student safety and well-being and intervene when necessary.
• Lesson materials: Ensure that the necessary materials for teaching a class, such as visual aids, are prepared, up-to-date, and present in the instruction space.
• School procedures: Familiarity with the inner workings of school, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, the policies, and the regulations.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

PERCENT OF TIME

Seldom = Less than 25%

Occasional = 26 to 50%

Often = 51 to 75%

Very Frequent = 76% and above

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Often

Ability to carry 25 pounds

Very Frequent

Amount to lift 25 pounds

Very Frequent

Amount of force to push/pull up to 25pounds

Very Frequent

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations

Very Frequent

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter

Very Frequent

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels

Very Frequent

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation

Very Frequent

Ability to operate office equipment

Very Frequent

Ability to reach in all directions

Very Frequent

Climbing

Seldom

Overhead work

Seldom

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.

Attachment(s):

• Special Education Instructional Assistant - ELC.doc.pdf