Instructional Assistant (Simmons)

Sylvania; Versailles (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodford County Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support the classroom teacher in Kindergarten and Special Education. The role involves assisting with daily routines, preparing learning materials, and guiding small groups to reinforce concepts.

The assistant helps with lunch, personal care, and general classroom activities to create a safe, joyful learning environment. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, experience with children, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Interest in working with the target population.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Pass health examination.
• No disqualifying moral or criminal history.
• Ability to work with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a safe, engaging learning environment with the classroom teacher.
• Assist with clerical duties such as typing, filing, and reports.
• Prepare class materials and activities with the teacher.
• Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce material.
• Assist with lunch, personal care, and daily routines as needed.
• Support substitute teachers and supervise group activities.
• Develop and reinforce learning materials and appropriate behaviors.
• Participate in in-service training.

Skills

Experience with children

Team collaboration

Task efficiency

Health/safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are seeking a nurturing and patient Instructional Assistant to help our youngest learners build a strong foundation for school success. In this vital role, you will work hand-in-hand with the classroom teacher to create a safe, engaging, and joyful learning environment. Whether you are leading a small group activity, helping prepare creative lesson materials, or assisting with daily routines like lunch and personal care, your presence will ensure our students feel confident and supported. We are looking for a dedicated professional who loves working with children and can gently reinforce academic concepts and positive behavior. If you want to make a lasting, daily impact during these foundational early childhood years, we invite you to join our team.

WOODFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Instructional Assistant (Classroom, Kindergarten, and Special Education)

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

Teacher/Building Principal/Special Education Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. Certificate
• Experience in working with children
• A deep interest in working with specified target population
• Ability to perform assigned tasks
• Pass health examination
• Have no immoral or criminal history
• Have ability to work with other staff members and with children

DUTIES:

• Assist school personnel in providing an environment in which the children’s needs are met and to free the time of professional personnel from repetitious tasks in order that they might be more efficient
• Assist in clerical duties such as typing, filing, and completing reports
• In conjunction with the classroom teacher, will help prepare for class activities
• Work with individual students and small groups of students to reinforce material introduced by the teacher
• Serve as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher
• Guide sessions set up by the teacher
• Assist in developing class materials
• Assist with other classroom activities such as snacks, clothing, feeding, wash-up, and toileting
• Assist with lunch
• Assist in large group activities
• May assist in recording of student behaviors
• Alert classroom teacher to any problems or special information about an individual student
• Participate in in-service training as specified
• Assist the teacher in devising strategies for the reinforcement of the learning materials and for the devising of strategies for the development/maintenance of appropriate behaviors based upon the needs and performance level of the individual student
• Other duties as assigned by Teacher/Building Principal/Special Education Supervisor

APPROVED BY THE WOODFORD COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MARCH 10, 1997