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Alternative Classroom Instructional Assistant

Metropolitan School District of Washington Township
Indianapolis, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Jul 2026
💰 $28,860/yr

About the role

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.

 

 

JOB DETAILS

 

Job TitleAlternative Classroom Instructional AssistantLocationAllisonville Elementary SchoolWork SchedulePart Time, 6 hours/dayCalendar LengthSchool Year, 185 daysSalary/Hourly Rate$19.50/hour ($28,860 Annually) � additional compensation for college degreeBenefitsPaid leave days, paid holidays, retirement contributions (401a & VEBA).

 

JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

 

 

Position Purpose / Description

 

The Alternative Classroom Instructional Assistant reports directly to the Alternative Education Teacher. Areas of responsibility include:
 
1. Support student academic work
2. Provide behavior training and coaching for students
3. Serve under the direction of the alternative education teacher and program administrator
4. Implement behavior plans
5. Assist with record keeping
6. Support student transitions
7. Other duties as assigned

 

 

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

Very Frequent

Ability to carry more than 50 pounds

Very Frequent

Amount to lift more than 50 pounds

Seldom

Amount of force to push/pull up to more than 50pounds

Seldom

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

Often

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

Often

Ability to reach in all directions

Occasional

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.

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