Lone Oak Elementary School Instructional Assistant- Title I

Mccracken-County-Public-Schools; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Oak Elementary School in Paducah, Kentucky seeks an Instructional Assistant I – Title I to support certificated teachers and work with students in need. Responsibilities include tutoring, progress tracking, and assisting with tests and English proficiency determinations.

The role requires passing an educational background check, a high school diploma or GED and 48 college credits, with employment details set by the Board of Education. Starting immediately.

Qualifications

• Basic subjects taught in district schools (arithmetic, grammar, reading)
• Ability to monitor and report student progress
• Ability to tutor individuals or small groups
• Proficiency in basic computer/office equipment usage

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated teacher in instruction for individuals or small groups
• Tutor students and maintain progress records
• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by teacher
• Assist in scoring tests and determining English proficiency
• Monitor and report student behavior and progress
• Perform routine clerical duties and maintain attendance records
• Provide support with materials, displays, and AV equipment
• Ensure health and safety of students
• Communicate with teachers and parents as needed
• Attend meetings and training programs

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Record-keeping

Communication

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 college credit hours

Job description

Lone Oak Elementary School Instructional Assistant- Title I

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Details

McCracken Lone Oak Elementary School - Paducah, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 5937181

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I – TITLE I

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitors and report student progress.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Instructional Assistant I assists a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a schoolwide or targeted assistance Title I school setting. Title I Instructional Assistant II works within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action.

BASIC REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Implement all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education and/or the school SBDM Council.
• 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, and be knowledgeable of Best education practices for teaching economically disadvantaged students.
• 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.
• Remain at school during the entire school day unless excused by the principal or the designated representative.
• Maintain a professional appearance as an example for students.
• Incorporate the use of technology in daily tasks.
• Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics.

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.

Also: 48 hours college credit evidenced by college transcript or successful completion of Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment test.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $14.59 Per Hour

EVALUATION :

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Courtney Story , Principal
• Lone Oak Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]