Instructional Assistant/Aide

Pulaski-County-Schools; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulaski County Schools Northern Elementary in Somerset, Kentucky seeks an Instructional Assistant/Aide to support a certificated teacher in small groups and individual instruction. You will monitor student progress and help prepare instructional materials and activities daily.

Your role includes administering and scoring tests, maintaining records, assisting with classroom setup, and providing supportive guidance to students under supervision. Immediate start offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Kentucky law compliance.
• 64 college hours or passing Kentucky Para-educators Exam.
• Experience working with children in an organized setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction.
• Assist teacher with lesson preparation and administer/tests per guidelines.
• Maintain student progress records and monitor behavior as directed.
• Perform routine clerical duties and assist with classroom materials.

Skills

Record keeping

Assessment administration

Small group instruction

Education

High school diploma or GED

64 college hours or Para-educators Exam

Job description

Instructional Assistant/Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5903911

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION: Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual(s) or small groups; monitor and report student progress.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Instructional Assistant/Aide incumbents assista certifiedteacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting. Instructional Assistants/Aides incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action.

• Tutor individualsor small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by a teacher; maintain records of student progress;
• Participate as a 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; assistin 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 regardingstudent performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work necessary.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation fo instructional and classroom materials; operatecopy machines; maintainclassroom 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; assistin 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 AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalentto: 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. Obtain an official college transcript from an accreditedcollege with 64 college hours or pass the Kentucky Para-educators Exam.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $11.35 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Trevor Smtih , Principal
• Northern Elementary
• Email: [e-mail]