Instructional Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Ekron (KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Meade County Schools Flaherty Primary School in Ekron, Kentucky is seeking an Instructional Assistant II to support a certificated teacher, provide instruction to individuals or small groups, and monitor student progress.

The role involves tutoring, preparing lessons, administering tests, maintaining records, and assisting with classroom materials and safety procedures as directed by the teacher.

Qualifications

• Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction and necessary supports to individual or small groups; monitor and report student progress.
• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

Student support

Classroom assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED or 48 college hours

Job description

Instructional Assistant

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This job is also posted in Meade County Schools.

Job Details

Job ID: 5876080

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

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