2026-2027 Substitute Classified Instructional Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Scott County School District in Georgetown, KY is seeking a part‑time Substitute Classified Instructional Assistant to support Special Education students under the guidance of the classroom teacher. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus completion of the paraeducator exam or 64 college credits, and a willingness to train in Safe Crisis Management during the first year.

Responsibilities include preparing for activities, delivering specially designed instruction, collecting progress

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Paraeducator exam completion or 64 college credits required.
• Willingness to be trained in Safe Crisis Management during first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for classroom activities and assists in implementing adaptations to meet IEP goals.
• Performs clerical duties as directed by the teacher.
• Assists students with self-care under supervisor guidance.
• Gathers and records student progress data with the teacher.
• Assists in creating and evaluating materials for students with special needs.
• Supports small group instruction and attendance under classroom teacher guidance.
• Assists students across settings including resource room and regular classroom.
• Maintains patient attitude in stressful situations.
• Aids in behavior management and safety interventions as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding students’ information.

Skills

Safe Crisis Management readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Paraeducator exam or 64 college credits

Job description

2026-2027 Substitute Classified Instructional Assistant

Scott County School District - KY District Wide - Central Office (000) - Georgetown, Kentucky

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position:

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of the paraeducator exam or 64 credit hours of college credit
• Willingness to be trained in Safe Crisis Management during first year of employment

Reports To:

Building principal/Classroom Teacher

Supervises:

N/A. Works with students under guidance from classroom teacher

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares for classroom activities, delivers specially designed instruction and assists in the implementation of adaptations/modifications/accommodations to the general curriculum to meet the needs of individual students per the IEP under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Performs clerical duties as directed by the teacher.
• Performs health services and assists students with self-care under the direction of the supervising teacher including toileting, dressing, tube feeding, catheterization, and other needs.
• Assists the teacher in gathering and recording student progress data.
• Assists the teacher in creating, selecting, adapting and evaluating materials appropriate for students with special needs.
• Assist individual students and groups of students of for small group instruction and attention under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Assists students across settings including the resource room, regular classroom, the building and the community.
• Maintains a patient attitude when assisting students through stressful situations.
• Assists with students who have challenges with mobility. This includes lifting, positioning and moving the child and the proper use of gross motor equipment, such as standers and wheelchairs.
• Assist therapists (e.g. PT, OT, Speech, and others) in recommendations of therapy as instructed in consultation with the therapist and under the direction of the supervising teacher per the IEP.
• Assists the teacher in providing consistency in services and instruction and in implementing the student’s IEP goals, including behavior support and management plans.
• Aides in management of students’ behavior when they are exhibiting inappropriate and/or physically forceful behaviors. This may include assisting students who are at risk of harming themselves or others through the implementation of prevention, de-escalation, and safe physical intervention strategies.
• Adheres to ethics and standards of the education profession, which include maintaining the strictest confidentiality concerning students, including their performance, conduct, activities, remarks or personal information.
• Refers all parent requests for information regarding their child to the teacher.
• Functions as a cooperative team member and take responsibility for fostering and maintaining good working relationships throughout the building.
• Prevents students from harming self or others in crisis situation through use of techniques learned in Safe Crisis Management training as appropriate.
• Maintains certification in Safe Crisis Management after initial certification.
• Other tasks that may be assigned by the supervising teacher or Principal.

Physical Demands

• Punctual and Regular Attendance
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light objects and students up to 50 lbs.
• Requires ability to pass safe crisis management training

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Position Type

Part‑Time

Contact Information

• Brittany Nelson, Substitute Coordinator
• District Wide - Central Office (000)
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]