Instructional Assistant

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Job Posting Title:

Instructional Assistant (Please apply directly with Academy Charter School - DO NOT apply with DCSD online)

Job Description:

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

As an Instructional Assistant, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact on young minds as you work in an exciting environment that promises growth, fulfillment, and an endless supply of memorable moments! The Instructional Assistant at Academy Charter School is responsible for supporting classroom teachers with small group instruction, behavior management, and clerical tasks, and serves our students by helping with carpool and supervising the lunchroom and playground during recess.

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to grade-level teachers and students 
• Provide large and small group support for academic progress
• Assist teachers with clerical tasks and other functions
• Assist in the maintenance of student records
• Perform supervision duties in the cafeteria
• Perform supervision duties on the playground/field
• Perform supervision duties for the morning and afternoon carpool
• Collaborate with the SpEd team to provide support to students with IEPs 
• Provide first aid
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Required Qualifications

• Able to work full-time Monday-Friday 7:15 am -3:45 pm
• High School Diploma
• Ability to work with students, Kindergarten-8th grade
• General clerical and computer skills
• Positive attitude
• Polished professional appearance
• Strong belief that all students can succeed 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a charter school setting
• Experience in an educational setting

Salary:$21.00 - $23.00 per hour, depending on experience 

Fulltime:1.0 FTE

Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Short/Long Term Disability, Term-Life Insurance, 80 hours paid time off, and PERA contribution (retirement)

Application Deadline: ongoing

Target Start Date: ongoing

Click HERE to view the 2026-2027 Calendar

To apply for positions at Academy Charter School, please visit our employment page at  www.academycharter.org. 

Responsibilities:

--- Maintain appropriate classroom management.

--- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

--- Deliver instruction to students.

--- Provide student progress updates.

Certifications:

Education:

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills:

Position Type:

Charter School

Primary Location:

Academy Charter School

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

FTE:

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

185 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position.  Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position.  Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate:

$17.30 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate:

$21.97 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range:

$17.30 USD - $26.64 USD Hourly

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans:

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

December 9, 2026