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Instructional Assistant
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$33,888 / year median in Kentucky
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Instructional Assistant
Floyd County Schools
Prestonsburg Elementary School - Prestonsburg, Kentucky This job is also posted in Floyd County Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5919759
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Sep 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
QUALIFICIATIONS
High school diploma or G.E.D. and successful
completion of KPA or completed two years of study at
an institution of higher education. Successful experience
in an school setting preferred.
REPORTS TO
Principal
JOB GOAL
Assists a certificated teacher in providing instruction to
individual or small groups; monitors and reports student
progress.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and terms of employment according to approved
salary schedules.
EVALUATIONS
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with
provisions of the district evaluation plan.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Tutors individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintains records of student progress.
Assists in administering diagnostic and other tests; scores and records test information.
Administer medications and injections subject to appropriate training requirements and provisions of state law.
Monitors and reports behavior of students according to approved procedures; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior.
Performs routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operates copy machines; maintains classroom records; maintains attendance records.
Provides support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
Confers, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
Assures the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
Assists in monitoring lunchroom, playground activities; assists in emergency drills.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$11.60 Per Hour
Job Requirements
Benefits
- Dental Insurance