Instructional Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Frenchburg (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Frenchburg, Kentucky is seeking a Full-Time Instructional Assistant to support teachers by tutoring students, maintaining records, and assisting with classroom management. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Responsibilities include preparing lessons and monitoring student behavior.

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work closely with students and educators in a collaborative environment. Applications are accepted until filled.

Qualifications

• Assistance to the teacher in providing individual or group instruction.
• Maintaining records of student progress.
• Ability to provide emotional support and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students as directed.
• Prepare and organize lessons for the teacher.
• Monitor and report student behavior and progress.
• Perform clerical duties and maintain classroom records.

Skills

Tutoring

Classroom assistance

Record keeping

Emotional support

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Job Description

Starting Date: Aug 5, 2026

All successful applicants will be required to pay for the following to the Board of Education: Fingerprint Background Check $53.25, Drug Test $35.00, Child Abuse and Neglect $10.00.

POSITION SUMMARY: Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitors and report student progress. Instructional Assistant I incumbents assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting. Instructional Assistant II incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action.

PERFORMANCE 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 material; 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 students needs.
• Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary.
• Assure the 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.

EDUCATION: Any combination equivalent to - high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky Law.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Principal

Job ID: 5809465

Application Deadline: Posted until filled