Instructional Assistant

Stuart Pepper Middle School; Brandenburg (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Stuart Pepper Middle School in Brandenburg, KY seeks an Instructional Assistant II to support certificated staff, tutor students, and manage progress records. The role includes administering tests, helping with English proficiency determinations, and performing routine clerical tasks in a busy classroom setting.

Starting immediately, this on-site position involves teamwork with teachers, lab supervision, and assisting in health and safety practices as required by the district.

Qualifications

• Assist certificated teacher and support instruction for students.
• Maintain records of student progress and report outcomes.
• Administer and score tests according to guidelines; assess English proficiency when identified.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups; reinforce instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Participate as a member of an instructional team.
• Prepare and organize lessons; assist in scoring tests and recording results.
• Monitor student behavior and report progress and concerns.
• Perform clerical duties and maintain classroom records and attendance.

Skills

Student support

Record keeping

Test administration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college hours/para-educator test

Tools

Copy machines

Audio-visual equipment

Educational training equipment

Job description

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.

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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