Instructional Assistant - NCES

Nicholas County Elementary School; Carlisle (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas County Elementary School in Carlisle, Kentucky is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support certificated teachers and assist in monitoring student progress. The role includes health services, crisis intervention, and helping with instruction for individuals or small groups.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, and experience with children is preferred. Salary is listed as $13 to $18.25 per district salary schedule, with full-time status and standard school hours.

Qualifications

• Basic subjects taught in district schools (arithmetic, grammar, spelling, reading).
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Responsibilities

• Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups.
• Administer first aid and medications according to policies.
• Tutor individuals or small groups and monitor student progress.
• Prepare and organize lessons and administer tests.
• Monitor and report behavior and student performance.
• Perform routine clerical duties and operate classroom equipment.
• Provide support by setting up work areas and distributing supplies.
• Contact parents of absent students and participate in meetings.

Skills

Basic math

Reading/writing

Interpersonal skills

Record-keeping

Education

High school diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

Nicholas County Schools Nicholas County Elementary School - Carlisle, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

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/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Administer first aid and medications according to established policies and procedures.
• Perform a broad variety of health services for students.
• Assist teacher with crisis intervention and physical restraints of students.
• Assist students with personal hygiene needs: toileting, diapering, feeding, etc.
• 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 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.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• 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.

ABILITY TO:

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• 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.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and physically restrain and control a student up to 150 pounds with assistance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: High school diploma, G.E.D. certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law. Some experience in working with children in an organized setting.

Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $13 to $18.25 Per District Salary Schedule Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Alicia Hughes
• 395 West Main St.
• Carlisle, Kentucky 40311
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]