Instructional Assistant - Category II Class A (2025-26 school year)

pemWork Schedule:/emnbsp; School year only, 5.75nbsp; hours a day, Monday through Friday/p pnbsp;/p pemReports to:/emnbsp; Building Principal, unless otherwise noted/p h1 style="font-family: 'Segoe UI SemiBold', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; height: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 20px; padding: 0 4px;"strongGeneral Purpose/strong/h1 div style="font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 14px; padding: 0 4px;" pThe Instructional Assistant's principle role is to assist the teacher with the preparation and delivery of instruction primarily to individuals and small groups of students.nbsp; It is the responsibility of the teacher to provide direct instruction to the students, providing the IA direct guidance.nbsp; IA's assist with school-wide procedures including supervision of school activities and other duties as assigned by the principal./p pnbsp;/p strongMain Job Tasks and Responsibilities/strong ul linbsp;Maintain student and staff confidentiality/li liComply with standard rules, regulations, and procedures assigned by Building Principal/li liBe part of the total support team for students and staff/li liBe professional when dealing with students, staff, and parents/li liSupport the teacher and related staff, who provide service for the student/li liSupport the educator/teacher's overall goals and objectives for each individual student/li liAid in the development and maintenance of a positive work environment/li liCommunicate concerns to the administrator or assigned teacher in a timely and professional manner/li liBe on time and maintain good attendance/li liAttend in-services and training, as required/li liRequest teacher support when necessary or when more explanation is needed/li liCommunicate important information to the teacher concerning students/li /ul pnbsp;/p pstrongEducation and Experience/strong/p /div div style="font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 14px; padding: 0 4px;" ul liHigh School Diploma or equivalent/li liMust meet current state requirements (ParaPro Exam or a minimum of 60 college credit hours)/li liPrevious experience working with students.nbsp; Desire to make a positive difference and be a positive influence in students' lives.nbsp; Understanding and experience in an educational setting.nbsp; Positive employment history and recommendation from a previous supervisor./li /ul pstrongSalary and Benefits/strong/p pnbsp;/p pemSalary:/emnbsp; $13.52 per hour/p pnbsp;/p pemBenefits:/emnbsp; Per MCESP Agreement/p pnbsp;/p p style="text-align: justify;"emspan style="font-size: 7pt;"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 Corporation's employment opportunities, programs, and/or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs and activities, affecting the Corporation's environment. For further information, clarification, or complaint, please contact the MCAS School Administration, 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Title IX (gender equity related issues); or Special Education Director , 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 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. em style="font-weight: 400;"Wendel McCollum/em, 408 S. Carroll Ave., Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000./span/em/p /div