Entry Level Instructional Assistant Jobs
New grad instructional assistant jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong practicum placement or internship can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, with employers like Texas A&M University, Alpena Public Schools, and Merrimack College hiring at this level now.
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Position Title: Special Education Instructional Assistant
Location: Great Hearts Roosevelt (555 S Jackrabbit Rd, Buckeye, AZ)
Reports To: Headmaster
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Hourly Rate: $16-$18
The Instructional Assistant is a non-certified assistant to the Special Education Program at the academy for both general education and special education resource classrooms. The assistant will work to support students in all settings on campus under the direction of and in collaboration with the certified Special Education teachers and General Education teachers. Additional duties may be included, depending on the experience and expertise of the candidate and the specific academy needs.
Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty
- Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
- Matching 401K program
- Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities
Roles and Responsibilities:
Academic Support:
- Supports students in small groups or 1:1
- Assist students with assignments, homework, projects
- Understanding how to adapt materials and provide modifications to help students learn the material
- Help students understand the classroom rules and reinforce the classroom rules
Behavior Support:
- Monitor student behavior to ensure safety and appropriate interactions
- Implement behavior management strategies
- Assist students with developing social skills, appropriate interactions, and positive behaviors
- Assist with de-escalating student behaviors and ask for support for General Education Teacher and Special Education Team Members as needed
- Reinforces SDI concepts that have already been in effect
Additional Support:
- Help students with transitions and activities
- Support students with personal hygiene needs such as toileting, feeding, and dressing
- Support students with mobility and adaptive equipment
- Provides general clerical support for the ESS Team
- Attend meetings and training sessions
- Help maintain a clean and organized work area
- Provide a supportive and positive learning environment
Required/Preferred Education: High school degree or higher. Ideally, candidates will hold an associate's degree or higher. Associate degree (preferred) or two years/60 credit hours of higher education or a passing score on an appropriate ADE assessment.
Required/Preferred Experience: Has experience in special education.
Required/Preferred Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an interest in reading great books.
Physical Functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.
US work authorization is required, but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Title: Special Education Instructional Assistant
Location: Great Hearts Roosevelt (555 S Jackrabbit Rd, Buckeye, AZ)
Reports To: Headmaster
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Hourly Rate: $16-$18
The Instructional Assistant is a non-certified assistant to the Special Education Program at the academy for both general education and special education resource classrooms. The assistant will work to support students in all settings on campus under the direction of and in collaboration with the certified Special Education teachers and General Education teachers. Additional duties may be included, depending on the experience and expertise of the candidate and the specific academy needs.
Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty
- Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
- Matching 401K program
- Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities
Roles and Responsibilities:
Academic Support:
- Supports students in small groups or 1:1
- Assist students with assignments, homework, projects
- Understanding how to adapt materials and provide modifications to help students learn the material
- Help students understand the classroom rules and reinforce the classroom rules
Behavior Support:
- Monitor student behavior to ensure safety and appropriate interactions
- Implement behavior management strategies
- Assist students with developing social skills, appropriate interactions, and positive behaviors
- Assist with de-escalating student behaviors and ask for support for General Education Teacher and Special Education Team Members as needed
- Reinforces SDI concepts that have already been in effect
Additional Support:
- Help students with transitions and activities
- Support students with personal hygiene needs such as toileting, feeding, and dressing
- Support students with mobility and adaptive equipment
- Provides general clerical support for the ESS Team
- Attend meetings and training sessions
- Help maintain a clean and organized work area
- Provide a supportive and positive learning environment
Required/Preferred Education: High school degree or higher. Ideally, candidates will hold an associate's degree or higher. Associate degree (preferred) or two years/60 credit hours of higher education or a passing score on an appropriate ADE assessment.
Required/Preferred Experience: Has experience in special education.
Required/Preferred Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an interest in reading great books.
Physical Functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.
US work authorization is required, but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Entry Level Instructional Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level instructional assistant job?
Employers hiring entry level instructional assistants typically look for a high school diploma or associate degree, coursework in education or child development, and any hands-on experience with students, whether through a practicum, volunteer tutoring, or classroom observation. A willingness to work with diverse learners and basic familiarity with classroom technology gives candidates a clear edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level instructional assistants?
Companies hiring entry level instructional assistants right now include Texas A&M University, Alpena Public Schools, and Merrimack College, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Public school districts, charter networks, and special education service providers make up the largest share of employers actively filling roles at this experience level.
Are there remote entry level instructional assistant jobs?
Yes, though most instructional assistant work is in-person by nature. About 0% of entry level instructional assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, concentrated in online tutoring programs, virtual schools, and ed-tech platforms that support students outside a traditional classroom setting.
Are these new grad instructional assistant jobs?
Yes, the openings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior instructional assistant roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or student teaching toward the requirement, or explicitly accepts a strong portfolio of classroom work in place of full-time employment history.
Which industries hire the most entry level instructional assistants?
Entry Level instructional assistant roles concentrate in Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on paraprofessionals to support teachers and specialists across general education, special education, and intervention programs where student-to-staff ratios require additional hands.