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Satellite Instructional Assistant

James Irwin Charter School

Colorado Springs, COFull-time$17–18/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17–18/hr
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

James Irwin Charter School seeks a Satellite Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers, students, and school administration. The role includes assisting with lesson preparation, grading, student data tracking, classroom coverage, and monitoring student behavior and performance. Assistants also help with assessments and school operations. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and requires a high school diploma; customer service or education experience is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointOrganizationSchool ProtocolsProfessional CommunicationFollowing DirectionsJudgmentVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Qualifications

High School DiplomaCustomer Service or Education Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Satellite Instructional Assistant Full-time, hourly wage, 191 days per year Responsibilities Three important questions to ask: - What is best for students? - How can I make life easier for the classroom teacher and support the functions of the school? - How can I support the administration/front office? The Satellite Instructional Assistants' duties include, but are not limited to: A. Teaching and Assisting - Supporting lesson preparations, grading, and tracking student data - Substitute as needed in classrooms - Monitor student behavior, effort, and performance B. Other Duties: - Proctoring district and state assessments (will be trained in these areas) - Provide support duties as assigned in school office, lunch room, carline, and/ or hallways - Helping to support and hold students accountable for expectations - Modeling and representing James Irwin Charter Schools in a positive way - Adept at working with computers (Word, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint) - Excellent organization skills Education and Experience: Completion of a high school diploma. Experience in customer service or education preferred. Abilities: Ability to learn, understand, apply, and communicate school protocols, procedures, and rules. Ability to maintain a positive and professional affect while interacting with staff and students. Ability to independently carry out oral and written directions. Use good judgement in recognizing the scope of authority as delegated. Communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17- $18 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: - 401(k) - Dental insurance - Health insurance - Life insurance - Paid time off - Retirement plan - Vision insurance Schedule: - Monday to Friday 7:15 am - 3:45 pm Ability to Commute: - Colorado Springs, CO 80915 (Required) Ability to Relocate: - Colorado Springs, CO 80915: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

How this job compares

Set against the 460 open Teaching Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$17–18/hr
  • US median$18–20/hr215 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $17.50/hr, is 12% below the US median midpoint ($20/hr) — in the middle half of Teaching Assistant hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 11 open Teaching Assistant jobs in Colorado and 460 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
Teaching Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (31 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 177 of the 460 open Teaching Assistant jobs (38%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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