Instructional Assistant - Special Education

Bardstown Primary School; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bardstown Primary School is seeking an Instructional Assistant - Special Education to support students with special needs. The role includes assisting teachers, administering health services, and helping with materials and classroom management.

The position requires collaboration with parents and staff, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a commitment to student safety and educational progress.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; two years college or an associate degree preferred.
• Experience working with children in an organized setting preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and restrain a student with assistance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer first aid and medications according to policies and procedures.
• Assist teacher with crisis intervention and physical restraints of students.
• Tutor individuals or small groups and track student progress.
• Prepare instructional materials and manage clerical tasks.
• Monitor and report student behavior and performance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Record-keeping

Physical readiness

Classroom support

Education

High school diploma / GED + 2 years college

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Special Education

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This job is also posted in Bardstown City Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5948900
Application Deadline: Oct 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - Special Education

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 a 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.
• -Administer health services to students as necessary, including, but not limited to, the administration of medication; the operation, maintenance, or health care through the use of medical equipment; or the administration of clinical procedures.
• - 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 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.

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

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 and 1) complete two years of study at an institution of higher education; 2) obtain an associates (or higher) degree; or 3) met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (or as appropriate reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness). Some experience in working with children in an organized setting.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Carrie Long , HR Assistant
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]