Instructional Assistant Special Education (Grades K3)

About Matchbook Learning
Matchbook Learning is a non-profit charter management organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana. We operate two schools: Matchbook Learning at Wendell Phillips School 63, serving students in Kindergarten through 8th grade, and The Match High School and Career Center, which currently serves 9th grade students and will expand to include 9th and 10th grade students in the fall of 2025.

Our mission is to personalize learning, within a restorative community, fostering resilience and excellence while preparing students for real-world opportunities. As an innovative and inclusive organization, we are committed to ensuring that every child is known, loved, and flourishing.

We are currently seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant to join our Elementary and Middle School Team at Matchbook Learning at Wendell Phillips School 63.

Position Overview

As a Matchbook Learning Instructional Assistant, you will:

• Assist teachers in delivering instruction to students with special needs.
• Provide support to students in understanding and completing assignments.
• Work with students individually or in small groups to provide additional support.
• Assist in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement instructional strategies that meet the needs of special education students.
• Help monitor student progress and communicate with teachers about student performance.
• Assist in maintaining classroom organization and cleanliness.
• Assist with behavior intervention plans and positive behavior strategies
• Collect progress monitoring data and maintain accurate documentation
• Assist with filing, organizing, and maintaining special education records to support compliance

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• An entrepreneurial heart and mindset. Serving in a turnaround or restart school requires both the courageous vision to take on a challenge with massive potential AND the quiet humility to be willing to try, fail and try again.
• A coachable spirit. Our model is new, innovative and on the cusp of being proven as a powerfully sustainable, scalable way to serve students in low-income, high need schools. At times you will be a teacher and at times you will be a student.
• Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an urban or low-income setting.
• Demonstrated a record of success in the classroom.
• Demonstrated an understanding of how to effectively analyze student data to guide instruction.

Benefits

• Certified pay range: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour worked, based on verified years of experience and licensure
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with employer contribution on employed for 90 days.
• Paid Time Off: Personal and sick days.
• $2,500 in tuition reimbursement for staff pursuing education-related degrees or certifications
• A $500 referral bonus for employees who refer candidates who remain employed through 90 days.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth through workshops and training sessions.
• Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive, dynamic team of educators dedicated to fostering academic and social growth for all student
• Paid Holidays (hourly staff): Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Day and Presidents' Day

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their resume to https://www.matchbooklearning.com/careers. 

Matchbook Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.