K-5 Instructional Assistant I — Classroom Support

WEST BROADWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Madisonville (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

WEST BROADWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Madisonville, Kentucky seeks an Instructional Assistant I to support a certified teacher by assisting in both individual and small-group instruction and by monitoring student progress. The role involves record-keeping, student assessment, and collaboration with instructional teams.

The incumbent will help prepare lessons, administer and score tests, track English proficiency, and support classroom activities while following district procedures and PBIS

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an organized setting.
• Pass the Para-Educator test in accordance with state regulations.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Utilize Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as outlined at the school/district
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance
• Adheres to the professional code of ethics
• Successfully utilizes technology as appropriate in job function
• Perform related duties as assigned

Skills

Experience with children

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 accredited college hours

Job description

WEST BROADWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Madisonville, Kentucky seeks an Instructional Assistant I to support a certified teacher by assisting in both individual and small-group instruction and by monitoring student progress. The role involves record-keeping, student assessment, and collaboration with instructional teams.

The incumbent will help prepare lessons, administer and score tests, track English proficiency, and support classroom activities while following district procedures and PBIS