Instructional Assistant - Multi-Purpose

Position Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Aide - Classroom
Date Posted:
7/14/2026
Location:
Manhattan Junior High School
Date Available:
08/17/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - MULTI-PURPOSE at MANHATTAN JUNIOR HIGH
DEPARTMENT: Building Support Staff
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Certified
REPORTS TO: Program certified staff/ Building Principal
QUALIFICATIONS :

• Valid and active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with minimum of paraprofessional certification required
• Ability to physically perform the essential functions of the position such as bend, carry, lift, push, pull, reach, sit, stand, walk including physically assist students as needed
• Ability to lift, move or push 50 pounds for student assistance
• Ability to interact closely with students with patience, flexibility, and a caring attitude that caters to diverse learning needs and styles
• Ability to supervise and assist students in all weather conditions
• Ability to work independently, stay on task, multitask, and assume responsibility to complete assigned projects and duties in a timely and efficient manner
• Ability to proactively identify obstacles and implement solutions
• Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions and communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and professionalism in effective working relationships with colleagues

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Demonstrate support for the mission, beliefs, and goals of MSD114
• Regularly discusses assigned duties with classroom teachers or specialists in order to coordinate instructional and program efforts
• Prepares and utilizes lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and materials as needed
• Presents subject matter or intervention to students under direction and guidance of the program teachers
• Maintains anecdotal records and data collection as directed by the teacher or related service personnel
• Responsible for lesson planning with supervising certified staff members as needed
• Responsible for progress monitoring and keeping records, as needed
• Reports to the teacher any concerns or relevant information regarding individual students
• Supervises students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, playgrounds, gyms, and on field trips
• Works with students with multiple physical, cognitive, or developmental disabilities
• Serves as chief source of information and helps any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the teacher
• Assists the classroom teacher in other tasks necessary in maintaining a professional and positive classroom environment, and performs other duties as may be assigned by the classroom teacher or administration

Reports To: Building Principal
Terms of Employment: Salary and Benefits based on Collective Bargaining Agreement
Application Procedure: Complete application on Manhattan School District's Website: Apply Now!
Manhattan School District 114 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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• Instructional Assistant MP Job Description