Instructional Assistant

JobID: 1514

Position Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant

Date Posted:
12/18/2025

Location:
Westfield Intermediate School

Date Available:
1/05/2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

Reports to: Teacher or immediate supervisor and Principal

Terms: 35 hrs per 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