Instructional Assistant I- (Kindergarten)Goose Rock

Goose Rock Elementary; Manchester (KY); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Goose Rock Elementary in Manchester, Kentucky seeks an Instructional Assistant I - Special Education to support certificated teachers with instruction for individuals or small groups. The role involves monitoring student progress, assisting in labs and classrooms, and performing routine clerical duties as directed.

Starting date is immediate; the position is part of the Clay County Public Schools. The assignment is 180 days per year, 7 hours per day, with responsibilities across educational

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with children in an organized setting preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and support teachers in instruction and classroom activities.

Aufgaben

• 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 tests according to 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.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

English language proficiency

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Instructional Assistant I- (Kindergarten)Goose Rock

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Job Details

Job ID: 5961933
Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I - Special Education

180 DAYS @ 7 HOURS A DAY

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:

• Tutorindividuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
• Participateas member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
• Prepareand 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.
• Monitorand report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary.
• Performroutine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintainattendance records.
• Providesupport to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipmentand distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Assist in overseeing students while in labs; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assiststudents 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 practicesand regulations.
• Directgroup activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroomand playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
• Participatein meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Performrelated duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basicsubjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar,spelling, language and reading.
• Safepractices in classroom and playground activities.
• CorrectEnglish usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonalskills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Learnchild guidance principles and practices.
• Communicateand maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities.
• Performroutine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
• Printand write legibly.
• Add,subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understandand follow oral and written directions.
• Learnprocedures, 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.
• Workcooperatively with others.
• Monitor, observe and report students behavior according to approved policies andprocedures.
• 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.

ADDENDUM:

This job is considered a Safety Sensitive position because a single mistake by the employee can create an immediate threat of serious harm to students and fellow employees.

Adopted August 2002

Instructional Assistant Addendum

All Instructional Assistants employed to work in the Clay County Public Schools from all funding sources will provide support to the students and teachers through the following activities:

• Complete student documentation as directed by certified staff/ This may involve keeping a daily log/journal, behavior/instructional charting, medical log/forms etc.
• Follow schedule developed by Principal and/or Supervisor, including beginning and ending time.
• Complete biweekly Instructional Aide Log and attach to time sheet.
• Participate in a minimum of 18 hours of Professional Development as assigned by the District and /or SBDM Council.
• Implement components of section 504 plans, which may include medical and physical procedures.
• Administration of medication and perform required health services such as tube feeding, catheterization, diabetic testing, etc., based on student needs when delegated by a physician, advanced registered nurse practitioner or registered nurse. Appropriate training and supervision by the school nurse will be provided.
• Assist in providing environmental, instructional, or assessment modifications based on student needs.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips; and if necessary assist in bus monitoring.
• Assist students in such physical activities as putting on and taking off of outer wear, moving from room to room, using the restroom, grooming and other self-help tasks.
• Assist students in getting on and off the bus.
• Perform basic life support and safety activities as needed. Instructional assistants will receive CPR certification and be trained in accident response, choking response and other necessary medical procedures based on student needs.