Instructional Assistant at Smith Elementary
About the role
Assists teaching staff by completing instructional tasks and maintaining an orderly classroom to provide a positive learning environment. May be assigned to classroom, lunchroom, library, before or after school academic programs, or office. At elementary level, assignment includes crossing guard and playground duties. May be assigned to an individual student or work with entire classroom.
Responsibilities
- Lunch cashier and other student supports
- Crossing guard and playground duties
Schedule
183-day working calendar; 3.5 hours per day; shift 11:15 am – 2:45 pm (subject to change).
Requirements
- At least eighteen years of age
- High school diploma or its equivalent
- Hold an Associate degree (AA) or higher, OR have completed two years of study equivalent to 72 college quarter credit hours, OR have passed an Educational Testing Service ParaPro Assessment documenting a score of 455 or higher, OR have passed the Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment with a score of 220 or higher
- Must pass criminal background check
Pay
$27.71 per hour
Union & posting details
Position is eligible for membership in the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 925. Posted internally and externally for five workdays; internal posting closes Thursday, September 3, 2026. If no internal candidates are selected, the position will be posted for one additional week to consider both internal and external applicants.