Instructional Assistant's take direction from their lead teacher, and may have a wide range of responsibilities. An instructional aide job description might include:

• Host STEM class
• Taking attendance
• Supervising students when the lead teachers is otherwise occupied
• Working with small groups on specialized skill sets or projects
• Providing extra assistance for those struggling with material
• Providing advanced learning options for students who want to challenge themselves
• Supervising work stations or activity centers
• Assisting in preparing homework assignments and tests
• Grading materials and entering them into online grade books
• Walking young students to different specialty classes and supervising bus duty or parent drop-off and pick-up
• Printing materials, preparing teaching materials and classroom supplies

An instructional assistant job description may also include helping with organization and classroom management tasks.