Instructional Assistant I Class Code: 7320

Young World Physical Education; Flemingsburg (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleming County Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant I for Flemingsburg, Kentucky. The role supports the regularly employed teacher by guiding student activities and reinforcing learning in various classroom settings.

You will assist with direct instruction, manage small groups, and perform clerical tasks while ensuring adherence to school policies and procedures. A diploma or GED, along with certain college hours or a para-educator exam, is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 48 college hours or passing KY Para-educator Exam.
• Ability to support instructional activities and learning.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups to reinforce learning.
• Perform clerical duties similar to a regular teacher.
• Assist in directing learning experiences and supervise testing.

Skills

Small group instruction

Classroom clerical duties

Audio-visual setup

Student assessment support

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 college hours

KY Para-educator Exam

Job description

Instructional Assistant I Class Code: 7320

Fleming County Schools

Flemingsburg Elementary School - Flemingsburg, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 5883707

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Fleming County Schools

Job Description

Updated February 2024

Class Code: 7320

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Instructional Assistant I

Responsible To: Principal

Basic Function: Work with and under the supervision of the regularly employed teacher. He/she shall assist in directing the learning experiences of pupils in all activities sponsored by the school and follow the guidelines for enforcing all board and school policies.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Work with small groups of students to reinforce learning.
• Perform clerical duties similar to those of a regular teacher.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work.
• Set up and use audio-visual media.
• Assist teacher with instructional and non-instructional classroom duties.
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make-up work.
• Assist in drill work.
• Assist small groups of students in the classroom and other instructional settings.
• Prepare, perform, and supervise with regular classroom teacher for all classroom activities.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
• Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Work as a team member under the supervisor of the regularly employed teacher.
• Check and record student’s daily attendance and academic progress, but confer with regular teacher before cumulative grades are recorded.
• Participate in In-Service Training programs and any scheduled faculty activities as directed.
• Perform administration of medication and other health services such as tube feeding and catheterization, as instructed by a health professional.
• Perform such other duties as assigned by the principal or superintendent.

Ability To:

Communicate effectively orally and in writing

Use hands for simple grasping and fine motor manipulations.

Sit, bend, squat, crawl, climb, and reach within the scope of working with students.

Lift, carry, push or pull light weights, up to 50 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED

48 college/university hours OR passing score on Kentucky Para-educator Exam

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

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

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