Instructional Assistant-Special Education-Northview

Northview Elementary School; Mount Sterling (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Northview Elementary School in Mount Sterling, Kentucky is seeking an Instructional Assistant-Special Education to assist a certified teacher with individual or small group instruction and to provide physical and emotional support to students with special needs. The role requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent, with an associate degree preferred.

The job includes duties such as classroom support, bus assistance, health services, and compliance with IEP objectives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher in individual or small group instruction, and reinforces learning at school or on the bus to and from school, (i.e., physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outerwear, using the lavatory, toilet training).
• Assists in utilization of catheter and feeding, depending on student’s physical needs.
• Performs routine clerical duties, such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials, operates copy machines, sets-up work areas, etc.
• Serves as a resource person, if and when requested, to the student’s evaluation team conferring about the student to whom assigned.
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, training programs, and/or course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and local School Board Policy.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Rides the bus when assigned by the Principal; assists students loading, unloading and riding the bus.
• Provides and performs student health services as directed by Supervisor after receiving appropriate training as required by law.
• Demonstrates the ability to lift and assist with physical care of student(s) as needed.
• Complies with and carries out IEP objectives and maintains records of student’s progress.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Instructional Assistant-Special Education-Northview

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Job Details

Job ID: 5956962
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Special Education Assistant

For all instructional assistant positions in Title I schools, applicant must have 2 years of college OR pass the KY Paraeducator Assessment

https://www.education.ky.gov/federal/progs/tia/Pages/Paraeducator-Program.aspx

The KPA exam is given at Central Office for free but must study and schedule an appointment.

Pay Rates

Preschool and Special Education - LBDor MSD/FMD

$12.71/hour or $13.75with Bachelor's Degree (transcripts needed)

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma or equivalent.

2. Must meet Physical Performance Requirements

3. Such additional qualifications as the Superintendent or Board may find appropriateand acceptable.

REPORTS: Principal/Teacher

SUPERVISES:Not Applicable

JOB GOAL:To work closely, under the supervision of the teacher, with handicapped pupils on a regular basis in an effort to provide them with the mental and physical help and emotional support they need to gain as many benefits from the District’s Special Education program as possible.

BASIC FUNCTION: Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups typically in programs with exceptional children or equivalent programs; monitor and report student progress.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the teacher in individual or small group instruction, and reinforces learning at school or on the bus to and from school, (i.e., physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outerwear, using the lavatory, toilet training).
• Assists in utilization of catheter and feeding, depending on student’s physical needs.
• Performs routine clerical duties, such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials, operates copy machines, sets-up work areas, etc.
• Serves as a resource person, if and when requested, to the student’s evaluation team conferring about the student to whom assigned.
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, training programs, and/or course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and local School Board Policy.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Rides the bus when assigned by the Principal; assists students loading, unloading and riding the bus.
• Provides and performs student health services as directed by Supervisor after receiving appropriate training as required by law.
• Demonstrates the ability to lift and assist with physical care of student(s) as needed.
• Complies with and carries out IEP objectives and maintains records of student’s progress.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $12.71 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Beth Mullins , Principal
• Northview Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]

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