Instructional Assistant I
Classified Position - 7320
2026-2027 school year
Salary
Category 5 per Salary Schedule
Days
TBD
Reports to:
Assigned Teacher
School Principal
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitor and report student progress.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
- Assists a certified teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting
- Work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- 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 arid 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
- Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs
- Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary
- Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations
- Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in 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
- Utilize Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as outlined at the school/district
- Maintains regular and predictable attendance
- Adheres to the professional code of ethics
- Successfully utilizes technology as appropriate in job function
- Perform related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading
- Safe practices in classroom and playground activities
- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
- Basic record-keeping techniques
ABILITY TO:
- Learn child guidance principles and practices
- Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities
- Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities
- Print and write legibly
- Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately
- Understand and follow oral and written directions
- Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities
- Work cooperatively with others
- Monitor, observe and report studentrsquo;s behavior according to approved policies and procedures
- Operate instructional and office equipment
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining middot;a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law. Must pass the Para Educator test in accordance with state regulations or have 48 accredited college hours.
- Experience in working with children in an organized setting
- Must pass the Para-Educator test in accordance with State regulations