Instructional Assistant

Central Elementary School; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Elementary School in Mayfield, KY, seeks an Instructional Assistant I to support a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups and to monitor student progress.

You will perform routine clerical duties, prepare instructional materials, assist with tests, supervise labs and activities, and communicate with parents as needed to support student success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or progress toward GED as required by Kentucky law.
• Experience working with children in organized settings is preferred.
• Able to assist a certificated teacher with instruction and activities.
• Basic clerical duties and record-keeping are part of daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students individually or in small groups as directed.
• Prepare and organize lessons and materials per teacher guidance.
• Administer tests and score results; track student progress.
• Monitor student behavior and report progress.
• Assist with lab supervision and safety procedures.
• Perform clerical duties and manage classroom records.
• Operate AV equipment and distribute supplies.
• Communicate with parents and arrange home visits if needed.

Skills

Tutoring

Record keeping

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Clerical duties

Education

HS diploma/GED

Job description

Graves County School District CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Mayfield, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Instructional Assistant

Graves County School District CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Mayfield, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Graves County Schools (KY)

Job Details

Job ID: 5973660

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2025

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitors and report student progress.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

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.

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, patience 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 Kentucky law and some experience in working with children in an organized setting.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Keri Cornwell , Principal
• CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Email: [e-mail]

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