Position Type:
Instructional Assistants/Instructional Assistant
Date Posted:
7/20/2026
Location:
Allisonville Elementary School
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 Title
Alternative Classroom Instructional Assistant
Location
Allisonville Elementary School
Work Schedule
Part Time, 6 hours/day
Calendar Length
School Year, 185 days
Salary/Hourly Rate
$19.50/hour ($28,860 Annually) additional compensation for college degree
Benefits
Paid 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
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.
