IA (Instructional Assistant)
What it means
Instructional Assistant is a local US job title for staff who support instruction under teacher or school supervision. Duties, qualifications, and whether the term is interchangeable with paraprofessional or teacher aide vary by state, district, and job description.
Term details
Category: education
Regional use: us
Last source check: July 28, 2026
Source
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