Learning Center Instructional Assistant

Position Type:
Instructional Assistants/Instructional Assistant

Date Posted:
2/13/2026

Location:
North Central High 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.

If you are applying for this position using an outside job board (i.e. Indeed), please visit our website directly to apply at www.msdwt.k12.in.us/careers.

JOB DETAILS

Job Title

Learning Instructional Assistant

Education

60 College Credit hours or successful completion of Paraprofessional exam (can be taken during the first year of employment)

Location

North Central High School

Work Schedule

Part-Time, Monday - Friday, hours will vary

Calendar Length

185

FLSA Classification

Hourly, Non-Exempt

Salary/Hourly Rate

$19.28

Benefits

Dependent on hours scheduled

JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Job Description
Under the direct supervision of the Learning Center Supervisor, Instructional Assistants will perform the following tasks:

1. Become familiar with the materials within the NC Core 40 curriculum.
2. Become familiar with the textbooks and materials used by NC students.
3. Tutor students in small groups, assisting them in subject areas based on the class and text notes students have collected.
4. Determine from student notes and discussions the concepts that need to be taught or re-taught.
5. Conduct brainstorming sessions with students.
6. Work individually with students in any phase of the writing process.
7. Respond to student writing.
8. Communicate with the ASLC supervisors regarding course outlines and assignment schedules as needed.
9. Communicate frequently and honestly with the Learning Center supervisors regarding student progress and areas of concern.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must pass paraprofessional exam, if less than 60 college credit hours.

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

Often

Ability to carry 25 pounds

Occasional

Amount to lift 25 pounds

Occasional

Amount of force to push/pull up to 25pounds

Seldom

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations

Very Frequent

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

Very Frequent

Ability to reach in all directions

Very Frequent

Climbing

Seldom

Overhead work

Seldom

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.

Attachment(s):

• Learning Center Instructional Assistant.pdf