CCES Primary Instructional Assistant

Carter City Elementary; Grayson (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter City Elementary in Grayson, Kentucky seeks a CCES Primary Instructional Assistant to support certified teachers and lead small instructional groups. The role involves tutoring, preparing lessons, and assisting with progress reporting for students.

Starting immediately, the assistant helps in classrooms and labs, maintains records, and provides guidance to students while ensuring health and safety practices are followed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or progress toward GED as required by KY law.
• Some experience working with children in organized settings.
• Must pass the Paraeducator Test or have 48 college hours.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups as directed by the teacher; monitor student progress.
• Assist in preparing and organizing lessons and materials.
• Support teachers and lead small instructional groups.
• Assist in supervising students in labs, lunchrooms, and during field trips.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Math and literacy basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CCES Primary Instructional Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5957052
Application Deadline: Oct 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Basic Function: Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitor and report student progress. Support grade level teachers, lead small instructional groups, and support students in and out of the classroom.

Representative 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.

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.

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, patiece 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 students behavior according to approved policies and procedures.

Operate instructional and office equipment.

Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by KY law and some experience in working with children in an organized setting.

License and Other Requirements for Full Time Assistant: Must pass the Paraeducator Test in accordance with State regulations or have 48 college hours.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Connor Robinson , Principal
• Carter City Elementary
• Phone: [phone]