Niles Community Schools

AG Science Instructional Assistant

May 4, 2026

Part-time position for the 2026-2027 school year

Reports to: Building Principal (or designee)

Niles Community Schools is looking for a dynamic AG Science Instructional Assistant. Highly-effective communication skills and professionalism required for daily interaction with a diverse workforce, student population, building administration and community.

Required Qualifications:

All Instructional Assistants 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

Essential Duties (non-prioritized):

Provide individual, small group, and large group student instruction within the context of the classroom and as directed by the immediate supervisor
Assist teachers in classroom management, maintaining discipline and other non-instructional functions, as needed
Assist with the organization and preparation of classroom and department materials
Maintain assessment and other student records as outlined
Participate as requested in staff meetings, IEP's, committees, parent meetings, field trips, and special projects
Maintain acceptable professional and personal standards
Operates standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, audiovisual, etc.
Comply with all school district policies and procedures
Ability to align student goals and objectives with district and state standards
Maintain confidentiality regarding all student affairs
Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies
Other duties as assigned

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 compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability) may be directed to the Director of Personnel, compliance.officer@nilesschools or 269.683.6662; all at 1Tyler Street, Niles, MI 49120.

Dynamic Learners * Diverse Opportunities * Driven to Succeed

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