Instructional Assistants - 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 by guiding individual and small groups, monitoring student progress and assisting with classroom activities. Starting immediately, the position involves health services support, test administration, and collaboration with the instructional team.

Required is a high school diploma or GED with experience working with children in structured settings.

Qualifications

• Basic subjects taught in district schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.

Responsibilities

• Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups; monitor and report student progress.
• Administer first aid and medications according to established policies and procedures.
• Tutor individuals or small groups, reinforce instruction, and maintain progress records.
• Prepare and organize lessons; administer tests and score them according to guidelines; assist with English proficiency assessment.
• Monitor student behavior and report progress to teachers and parents as needed.

Skills

Basic subjects knowledge

Safe classroom practices

English grammar & usage

Interpersonal skills

Record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5914457
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

LASS 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]