Instructional Assistant

Instructional Assistant Meade County Schools Flaherty Elementary School - Ekron, Kentucky This job is also posted in Meade County Schools - Join our team! Job Details

Job ID:

5609821

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II

Class Code:

7320 BASIC

FUNCTION

Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction and necessary supports to individual or small groups; monitor and report student progress.

DUTIES:

Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress. Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams. Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students. Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information. Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary. Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records. Provide 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. Assist in overseeing students while in labs; provide for supplies inventory as necessary. Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance. Assist children with behavioral and self-care activities as appropriate or as assigned by administrative staff/designee (i.e. feeding and toileting; diapering when necessary). May perform health services as outlined in KRS 156.501 and

KRS 156.502.

Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs. Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations. Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in before/after school supervision, monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips. Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned. Cover extra duties for other aides when they are absent as needed or assigned. Perform other related duties as assigned by principal/superintendent (designee).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. and 48 college hours on official transcripts or pass the Kentucky para-educator test, as required by Kentucky law and some experience in working with children in an organized setting.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$12.95 to $19.04 Per Hour Job Requirements