Niles Community Schools Job Description

Title I Instructional Assistant

Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal (or designee)

Rate: $15.36/hr ($16.59w/BA)

Qualifications:

All Instructional Assistant must meet one of the following standards to be considered highly qualified in the state of Michigan:

Completed two years of college (60 hours) OR
Obtained an Associate's Degree or higher OR
Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through passage of an approved formal state
academic assessment in the following areas:

○ Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or
○ Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and
mathematics readiness, as appropriate.

Current State Board of Education Approved Assessments:

● College Board’s SAT – Score at least a 480 on evidence-based reading and writing and a 530 on math
● ETS Parapro Assessment - A passing score of 460 is required

Please visit our website - How to Become a Qualified Instructional Assistant for additional information.

Performance Responsibilities (non-prioritized):

Assist in planning and implementation of educational activities. The IA, as directed by the teacher, will be responsible for the supervision of the student(s) and will direct, assist, and instruct the student(s) as appropriate in a school setting, or Community Based Instruction job sites when applicable
Effectively participate in meetings, committees, staffings and other required district and building activities
Supplement instruction by assisting the teacher with individual or small groups of students on follow up activities.

See attached job description for a full list of performance responsibilities

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes") in its educational programs or activities. The Niles Community Schools Board of Education complies with all federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, or national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (gender), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability) may be directed to the Assistant Superintendent, compliance.officer@nilesschools.org or 269.683.6662; at 1Tyler Street, Niles, MI 49120.

Dynamic Learners * Diverse Opportunities * Driven to Succeed

Title 1 Instructional Assistant