Instructional Assistant

3 days ago


Lafayette, Indiana, United States Lafayette School Full time

Lafayette School is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Instructional Assistant to support our students with special needs. In this critical role, you will work under the guidance of special education teachers or classroom instructors, ensuring student safety and effective instruction.


As an Instructional Assistant at Lafayette School, you will maintain confidentiality and perform various duties, including assisting with student arrival and departure, accompanying students in different settings, and supporting personal hygiene and daily living activities.


This position requires strong emphasis on confidentiality, safety, and student support. Key responsibilities include:


  • Assisting with student arrival and departure, including adaptive equipment and monitoring physical welfare
  • Accompanying students in different school and community settings
  • Supporting personal hygiene and daily living activities
  • Working with students in small groups and providing individualized support
  • Implementing behavior management strategies to create a positive learning environment
  • Assisting with supplementary work and supervising independent study sessions
  • Conducting prescribed reading and math programs to enhance student outcomes
  • Providing crisis intervention and discipline support as needed
  • Supervising playground, lunchroom, and study hall activities
  • Operating equipment and assistive technology devices to promote accessibility
  • Preparing classroom materials and maintaining supplies to ensure a productive learning environment
  • Setting up and maintaining classroom equipment and learning centers to facilitate student engagement
  • Preparing individualized instructional materials to meet diverse student needs
  • Observing and recording student performance and behavior to inform instruction
  • Recording attendance and maintaining accurate records
  • Attending staff meetings and IEP conferences to collaborate with educators and parents
  • Studying materials to develop skills and knowledge of classroom curriculum and procedures

To be successful in this role, you should possess 48 hours of earned credit or pass the ParaPro assessment. The Instructional Assistant reports directly to the building administrator or their designee.


This is a part-time position with an estimated salary of $15.25 per hour for 29 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 3:15 pm, when school is in session. Note that the rate of pay may vary if the required qualifications are not met.



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