Instructional Assistant/Monitor - FMD Classroom

Lee County Middle High School; Beattyville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee County Middle High School in Beattyville, Kentucky is seeking an Instructional Assistant I to support a certificated teacher in the FMD classroom. This role involves assisting in providing instruction to individuals or small groups and monitoring student progress.

Responsibilities include tutoring, preparing and organizing lessons, administering tests, monitoring behavior, and performing routine clerical duties. The position requires a High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate required.
• Experience working with children in an organized setting preferred.
• Completion of Associates Degree or two years of college study or KY para-educator assessment.
• If you don't have one of these degrees you may apply as an Instructional Monitor.

Responsibilities

• Assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions.
• Tutor individuals or small groups and monitor progress.
• Prepare and organize lessons and administer tests according to guidelines.
• Assist in labs, monitor student behavior, and report progress.
• Perform routine clerical duties and maintain classroom records.
• Set up work areas, displays, and distribute supplies.
• Confer with teachers about programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Contact parents of absent students and assist with health and safety procedures.

Job description

Instructional Assistant/Monitor - FMD Classroom

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Job Details

Job ID: 5905549

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: Instructional Assistant I

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: N/A

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a classroom setting. Assist in providing instruction to individuals or small groups. Monitor and report student progress.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

The terms of employments are designated by the contract.

• Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics and demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance;
• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher and 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 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;
• 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;
• Provide supervision to the class in absence of the teacher;
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic subjects taught, 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.

ABILITY TO:

• 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;
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately; print and write legibly;
• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking;
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing;
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations;
• Requires bending, squatting , crawling, climbing, reaching;
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.

EVALUATION:

• Annual development of a Professional Growth Plan.
• Evaluated annually by the principal in accordance with classified personnel standards.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate;
• Experience working with children in an organized setting preferred;
• Successful completion of one of the following: Associates Degree OR Two (2) years of full-time college study OR KY Para-educator Assessment
• If you don't have one of these degrees you may use this application and apply as an Instructional Monitor

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required