Instructional Assistant (current position-JES MSD classroom)

Jamestown Elementary; Jamestown (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Jamestown Elementary in Jamestown, KY seeks an Instructional Assistant for the JES MSD classroom. This is a full-time role supporting students with personal care and instructional tasks, under the supervision of the principal.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED (or working toward), two years of college or an associate degree, and ability to participate in trainings and school activities. This position involves health-related responsibilities after training.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED or be enrolled in GED program.
• Must be able to develop a positive, professional relationship with students, teachers, administrators and parents.
• Willing to participate in training sessions and school activities.
• Must be able to perform health-related responsibilities after training.
• Must meet ESSA paraprofessional requirements via local assessment or degrees.

Responsibilities

• Assist student in personal care needs and related tasks with training provided.
• Support instruction and classroom activities as directed by supervisor.
• Participate in non-teaching assignments and extracurricular activities when required.
• Render health-related services as necessary after appropriate training.
• Perform other duties assigned by the principal or program director.
• Maintain professional and respectful communication with students and staff.

Skills

Professional communication

Relationship building

Health services training acceptable

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college or associate degree

Demonstrated knowledge via local assessment

Job description

Instructional Assistant (current position-JES MSD classroom)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5903555

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Supervisor: Principal

7 hrs per day/ 180 days school year

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED or enrolled in GED program
• Have the ability to develop a positive, professional relationship with students, teachers, administrators and parents.
• Assist student in personal care needs, toileting needs including catheterize if required. Subsequently, any person applying agrees to receive training from school health professionals and perform allowable medical services as necessary.
• Must be available to participate in training sessions.
• Willing to participate in non-teaching assignments and extra-curricular activities that are related.
• Must successfully complete all required employment forms and applications.
• Render health services as necessary after appropriate training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or program director.
• Must have the ability to implement approved job description.
• Use professional and respectful communication to students and all faculty members while performing job duties.
• Must meet Section 1111(g)(2)(J) and (M) of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for paraprofessionals as noted below:

Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or

Obtained an associate's (or higher) degrees; or

Met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a local academic assessment,knowledgeofand the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics

Position Type: Full-Time