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Classroom Instructional Assistant

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Lake Ridge Schools

Gary, IN (In Person)

$34,320 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 15 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/20/2026

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Description Apply for this position on Applitrack at this link: https://www.applitrack.com/lakeridge/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?

FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=662 JOB
DESCRIPTION
Instructional Assistant
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma. Candidates must pass the ParaPro Assessment or have completed the equivalent of 36 hours of college credit.
REPORTS TO
Building Principal and District Title One Director
SUPERVISES
Supplemental Assistance for Classroom Teachers
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Title One Instructional Assistants will provide supplemental assistance to the regular classroom teacher with the following tasks/responsibilities: Following teacher-developed plans and maintaining a classroom climate that is conducive to learning. Knowing specific needs of students, and encouraging student independence in their learning. Following the established schedule, and at the same time, being flexible with necessary changes. Maintaining student data. In addition to the supplemental services listed above, the Title One Instructional Assistants will: Attend professional development to learn methods for working with struggling students; Learn and oversee the use of software and print materials for students; Communicate in a positive manner with students, parents and staff. Provide a positive role model for students. Maintain confidentiality with student learning, behavior and discipline information. Work with others to support all student learners. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Principals, classroom teacher, District Title One Director, or Assistant Superintendent. Help the Title 1 teacher/facilitator keep the Title 1 library and school materials in an organized and orderly manner.
THE EMPLOYEE SHALL REMAIN FREE OF ANY ALCOHOL OR NONPRESCRIBED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE WORKPLACE OR IN HIS/HER DUTIES THROUGHOUT HIS/HER EMPLOYMENT IN THE CORPORATION. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
School Year. Salary to be determined annually by the Board of School Trustees and shall be effective January 1 of each calendar year.
EVALUATION
It is the Policy of the Lake Ridge School Board that the Title One Instructional Assistants be given a written evaluation by: Building Principals of his/her job performance a minimum of once per year AND The Title One Director of his/her job performance a minimum of once per year Evaluations may be given whenever the Building Principals and/or the Title One Director deem it appropriate or necessary. Benefits Job Details Schools Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch Application Deadline Aug 31, 2026 at 8PM PST Salary Starting at $16.50 per hour Grades Elementary School Subjects Academic Support