Instructional Assistant I
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Job summary
Mercer County Schools in Harrodsburg, Kentucky is seeking an Instructional Assistant I to support a certificated teacher by providing instruction to individuals or small groups and monitoring student progress.
This position requires passing the Paraeducator Assessment or having 64 college credit hours with a 2.5 GPA, and a high school diploma or GED. Work includes assisting with tests, clerical tasks, and supervising classroom activities to ensure student safety and learning momentum.
Qualifications
- Must pass the Paraeducator Assessment or have completed 64 college credit hours.
- High school diploma or GED required; 64 college credits hours with a 2.5 GPA may satisfy qualifications.
- Paraeducator role supports certificated teacher in instruction and progress monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Tutor individuals or small groups, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the 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 tests; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.
- Assist in administering diagnostic tests; score and record test information.
- Monitor and report student behavior and progress; supervise lab activities as needed.
- Perform routine clerical duties and maintain classroom records and attendance.
- Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays, and materials; operate AV equipment and distribute supplies.
- Oversee students in labs; assist with supplies inventory.
- Provide guidance and emotional support to students; communicate with teachers about programs.
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Job description
We are looking for a quality instructional assistant that will work close with our teacher and counselor to keep the momentum going with the reading lessons and project based learning that we have had great success with beginning last year and making great strides in this year.
Class Code: 7320
Basic Function: Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitors and report student progress.
Must successfully pass the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment and have a high school diploma or GED before you are interviewed or considered for the position.
NO TEST IS REQUIRED IF YOU HAVE 64 COLLEGE CREDIT HOURS WITH A 2.5 GPA.
Call the Adult Education office to schedule the paraeducator test.859-605-2211
Mercer County Schools
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Instructional Assistant I Reports to: Principal
Job Class Code: 7320 Work Schedule: 6.5-8 Hours/180-185
Pay Scale: See Current Salary Schedule Approval Date: 9/17/2009
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.
- Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the 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; 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Provide health services as needed and as dictated by student population for which training and authorization have been provided.
Must pass the Paraeducator Assessment in accordance with State Regulations or have completed 64 college credit hours.
Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content and qualifications for this position. An individual’s ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. Mercer County School District reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice. This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.
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Job ID: 5979207
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Nov 13, 2026
We are looking for a quality instructional assistant that will work close with our teacher and counselor to keep the momentum going with the reading lessons and project based learning that we have had great success with beginning last year and making great strides in this year.
Class Code: 7320
Basic Function: Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitors and report student progress.
Must successfully pass the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment and have a high school diploma or GED before you are interviewed or considered for the position.
NO TEST IS REQUIRED IF YOU HAVE 64 COLLEGE CREDIT HOURS WITH A 2.5 GPA.
Call the Adult Education office to schedule the paraeducator test.859-605-2211
Mercer County Schools
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Instructional Assistant I Reports to: Principal
Job Class Code: 7320 Work Schedule: 6.5-8 Hours/180-185
Pay Scale: See Current Salary Schedule Approval Date: 9/17/2009
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.
- Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the 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; 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Provide health services as needed and as dictated by student population for which training and authorization have been provided.
Must pass the Paraeducator Assessment in accordance with State Regulations or have completed 64 college credit hours.
Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content and qualifications for this position. An individual’s ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. Mercer County School District reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice. This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.
Position Type: Full-Time
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