The Instructional Assistants principle role is to assist the teacher with the preparation and delivery of instruction primarily to individuals and small groups of students. It is the responsibility of the teacher to provide direct instruction to the students providing the IA direct guidance. IAs assist with school-wide procedures including supervision of school activities and other duties as assigned by the principal.

• Maintain student and staff confidentiality
• Comply with standard rules regulations and procedures assigned by Building Principal
• Be part of the total support team for students and staff
• Be professional when dealing with students staff and parents
• Support the teacher and related staff who provide service for the student
• Support the educator/teachers overall goals and objectives for each individual student
• Aid in the development and maintenance of a positive work environment
• Communicate concerns to the administrator or assigned teacher in a timely and professional manner
• Be on time and maintain good attendance
• Attend in-services and training as required
• Request teacher support when necessary or when more explanation is needed
• Communicate important information to the teacher concerning students

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must meet current state requirements (ParaPro Exam or a minimum of 60 college credit hours)
• Previous experience working with students. Desire to make a positive difference and be a positive influence in students lives. Understanding and experience in an educational setting. Positive employment history and recommendation from a previous supervisor.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $13.52 per hour

Benefits: Per MCESP Agreement

The Michigan City Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race color national origin sex (including transgender status sexual orientation and gender identity) disability age religion military status ancestry or genetic information which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law (collectively Protected Classes). This includes the Corporations employment opportunities programs and/or activities or if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporations employment opportunities programs and activities affecting the Corporations environment. For further information clarification or complaint please contact the MCAS School Administration 408 S. Carroll Avenue Michigan City Indiana 46360 at for Title IX (gender equity related issues); or Special Education Director 408 S. Carroll Avenue Michigan City Indiana 46360 at for Section 504 (non-discrimination/disability issues and Americans with Disabilities). Any other information concerning the above policies may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent Dr. Wendel McCollum 408 S. Carroll Ave. Michigan City Indiana 46360 at .