Position Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant
Date Posted:
6/9/2026
Location:
Westfield High School
Date Available:
8/17/2026
JOB DESCRIPTION
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
Reports to: Teacher or immediate supervisor and Principal
Terms: Full-time 176 days, 35 hours/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:
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Assist as needed for district and state-wide testing per student accommodations.
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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.
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Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
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Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and makeup work as assigned by the teacher.
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Assist with such group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and story telling.
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Serve as chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the teacher(s).
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Alert the teacher to any special problems about an individual student.
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Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
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Record keeping as assigned by teacher.
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Under the supervision of certified teachers, assist in the areas related to personal, social, and instructional needs of students.
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Be proactive and do what is necessary to maintain a relationship of trust with teacher(s) and student(s) you serve.
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Assist students with assistive technology needs as required for academic success.
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Under teacher direction, gather data on goal progress and behaviors
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Other duties as assigned by Principal or Immediate Supervisor.
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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.)
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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.)
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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:
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High School Diploma or equivalent required; some College preferred.
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Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
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Perform a variety of work involving use of independent judgment, accuracy, speed, and confidentiality.
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Relate well to a variety of individuals, including students, parents, staff, and the community.
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Perform work without continuous supervision.
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Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
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Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
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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 at www.wws.k12.in.us.
