Behavior Instructional Assistant

Niles Community Schools

Behavior Instructional Assistant

April 30, 2026

Position for the 2026-2027 school year

Reports to Howard-Ellis Principal (or designee)

Rate: $15.82hr ($17.08/hr w/ BA)

Niles Community Schools is looking for a dynamic Behavior 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 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, andmathematics 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, small group, and large group student instruction within the context of the classroom
• Assist teachers and Behavior Specialist in behavior management, maintaining discipline and other non-instructional functions, as needed
• Assist with the organization and preparation of classroom materials and behavior plans
• Administrator and maintain behavior plans and other student records as outlined
• Manage and instruct students on appropriate behavior using positive behavior support strategies consistent with Board policy and procedures
• Engage in physical management with students in order to maintain a safe environment for students and others
• Participate as requested in staff meetings, IEP's, committees, parent meetings and special projects
• Maintain acceptable professional and personal standards
• Operates standard office equipment as needed
• 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
• Other duties as directed by Classroom Teacher, Building Principal, Central Office Administration, and/or Superintendent of schools.

Other Qualifications:

• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) trained preferred, or ability to be trained through the District
• 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
• Professional dress is required for this position. Blue jeans, sweat pants, and camo are generally not acceptable dress for the classroom

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to maintain composure and function effectively in a noisy, fast-moving environment and assume responsibility for the safety and well-being of children in that environment.

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 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.