Itinerant Instructional Assistant

Mt. Vernon Elementary School; Mount Vernon (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockcastle County School District Mt. Vernon Elementary School in Mount Vernon, KY, seeks an Itinerant Instructional Assistant to support a certificated teacher in small-group instruction and progress monitoring.

Duties include tutoring, lesson preparation, test administration, records maintenance, lab assistance, and distribution of materials while following district guidelines.

Qualifications

• Assist in instruction under supervision.
• Maintain student progress records.
• Prepare instructional materials and tests.
• Assist with lab activities and classroom setup.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups; track progress.
• Participate on instructional teams and remediation groups.
• Prepare and organize lessons; administer and score tests.
• Administer diagnostic tests and record results; assist in language proficiency assessment.
• Monitor and report student behavior according to procedures.
• Perform routine clerical duties; prepare instructional materials and maintain records.
• Set up work areas, displays and distribute supplies; operate AV equipment.
• Assist in overseeing labs and during field trips; manage supplies inventory.
• Confer with teachers about programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Contact parents of absent students when needed; support health and safety rules.
• Attend meetings and in-service training sessions as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Rockcastle County School District Mt. Vernon Elementary School - Mount Vernon, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Itinerant Instructional Assistant

Rockcastle County School District Mt. Vernon Elementary School - Mount Vernon, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rockcastle County School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5968545

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Class Code: 7320

LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN

CLASS TITLE:INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT 1

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.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• 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:

• 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and some experience in working with children in an organized setting.

Salary Schedule: View salary schedule HERE.

Instructional Assistants must take a paraeducator test, given by the school district or provide documentation of 64 college credit hours.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Savanna Howell , HR
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]