Special Education Instructional Assistant

WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB TITLE

Instructional Assistant The job title of Instructional Assistant includes the following working titles: Title I Instructional Assistant EL Instructional Assistant Instructional Assistant

JOB CLASS CODE

8320

CLASSIFIED/CERTIFIED:

Classi�ied

REPORTS TO

Principal/Principal designee

SALARY SCHEDULE

115

FLSA STATUS:

Non-exempt

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 48

college credits or passing score on Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment (KPA) Demonstrated competent language skills Successful experience working with children, individually or in groups, including ability to read and understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them and to use them effectively Effective communication skills Ability to operate instructional and of�ice equipment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrates knowledge of computer operations and functions Has knowledge of basic record keeping techniques Has experience in a diverse workplace

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Instructional Assistant, under the direction of the supervising teacher or Principal, participates as an integral member of the instructional program including tutoring students, assisting in documentation of pupil progress, preparation, and organization of materials and equipment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES & EVALUATION CRITERIA

Implements instructional techniques and learning activities as directed by the teacher P repares and organizes materials and equipment for instruction and instructs pupils individually or in small groups under the direction of the teacher Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills under the direction of the teacher Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and �ield trips

W ARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Understands and applies safe practices in classroom and playground activities Reinforces positive behavior through Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Assists in routine classroom duties such as collecting materials, preparing displays, teaching centers, and bulletin boards, keeping �iles of instructional materials, and maintaining clean, safe, and organized classroom Assists teacher in implementing all policies and regulations governing student conduct for the classroom and related school activities Performs health services, if needed, for which training will be provided Communicates and maintains effective relationships with students, parents, and staff Acts in accordance with the bylaws and policies set forth by the Warren County Board of Education, KRS, KAR, and applicable federal laws and regulations Completes all trainings and other compliance requirements as assigned and by the designated deadline Maintains con�identiality of all information pertaining to students Performs other duties as assigned by the teacher, Principal, and/or Superintendent or his/her designee

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is primarily sedentary. The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and �ine manipulations. The work at times requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Number of days worked will be determined by the current school calendar adopted by the Warren County Board of Education. Salary shall be commensurate with adopted classi�ied personnel salary schedule. Leave accrual will be as stated in Board Policy

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provision of Warren County Board of Education policy on evaluation of classi�ied/certi�ied personnel. Evaluations will be conducted by the Principal with input from the supervising teacher. 12/16/2021 WCBE 07/01/2022 Revised 01/19/2023 Revised 02/09/2023 Revised