KSB/KSD Instructional Assistant

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Clifton (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement

Wellness incentives

Training and career development

Deferred compensation (401K)

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) in Louisville. The position supports students with disabilities under the Education & Labor Cabinet, Department of Education, with duties spanning classroom assistance and related school activities.

The role requires a high school diploma, two years in a school setting, and SLPI Survival level within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Education: High School graduate.
• Two (2) years of experience working within a school or classroom environment.
• Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) Survival level required within 12 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with disabilities in classroom settings, transitions, and on school trips.
• Work with individuals or small groups to support learning.
• Assist classroom teachers with instructional needs and follow directions.
• Follow teacher expectations and assist with material preparation.
• Support behavior management techniques for students with challenges.
• Attend trainings related to education and school activities.
• May cover classes when necessary.
• Assist students to activities and locations on campus.
• Provide office support such as answering phones, greeting visitors, filing and copying.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma

Job description

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KSB/KSD Instructional Assistant

Pay Grade 08

Salary $2,073.50 - $2,653.14 Monthly

Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Location 1867 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206 USA

Hiring Agency Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Special Education and Early Learning, Division of StateSchools, Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) in Louisville (Jefferson County) has an opening for a KSB/KSDInstructional Assistant.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists students with disabilities in a classroom setting, during transition between buildings and classes and on school trips.
• Works individuals or in small groups with students.
• Assists classroom teachers with instructional needs. Collaborate with teachers and accept direction or guidance from teachers.
• Follows expectations established by classroom teacher.
• Assists with preparation of instructional materials.
• Works with behavior challenged students with appropriate behavior techniques.
• Attends training offered by the school relating to education.
• May cover classes when necessary.
• Assists students to various activities and places in the buildings on campus.
• Provides office support and coverage as needed to include answering phones, greeting visitors, filing, and making copies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
• Overtime and compensatory time
• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Wellness incentives program
• Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
• Flexible work schedules (if applicable)

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High School graduate

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two (2) years of experience working within a school or classroom environment.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: None

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): An employee in this job title at the Kentucky School for the Deaf must furnish to the agency's appointing authority within twelve (12) months of appointment or entrance into this class, documentation that he or she possesses the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) rating of "Survival" level. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office or classroom setting assisting teachers and assisting students who are hearing impaired and/or vision impaired.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Christy Ricketts at [e-mail] or 502-564-3716.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D