RPS Preschool Instructional Aide (6.5 hours per day)

Russell Independent Schools

Preschool Program - Russell, Kentucky This job is also posted in Russell Independent Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5926424

Application Deadline:

Sep 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

TITLE:

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE

REPORTS TO:

Principal/Collaborates with Teacher

JOB GOAL

To assist the teacher in achieving teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help students achieve and to help provide a safe and efficient environment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in recording data for IEPs and other programs associated with the IEPs.

Assist in promoting appropriate behavior patterns and habits.

Assists in the construction and development of materials related to the learning processes for the students assigned to him/her.

Assists in the instruction of small group, large group or individual child activities for enhanced skill development.

Assists with feeding and/or supervision of lunch program to encourage independence of students at mealtime as well as to teach appropriate eating/feeding skills/habits.

Assists students in curricular areas that take place outside of immediate classroom, including areas around school and off the school campus.

Assists students when entering, riding, or exiting transportation vehicles.

Cares for all instructional materials, supplies and equipment in the classroom and/or used by students. Provides for simple housecleaning activities on a regular basis.

Assists students in self-help areas necessary for good student health and hygiene.

Review safety conscious techniques at all times.

Acts as playground aide when required by supervisor.

Maintains good rapport with students, parents, staff and other professionals.

Provides general assistance in daily activities in cooperation with the teacher and principal and performs such other related duties as requested by the teacher and school principal.

May be required to become CPR certified with yearly re-certification.

Safe Crisis Management Training

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED

Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Satisfactory completion of State mandated health examination.

Must satisfactorily complete the Paraeducator Exam.

EVALUATION

Performed annually by Principal in collaboration with Teacher.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required