MSD Instructional Assistant

WINGO ELEMENTARY

Wingo (KY)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Graves County School District WINGO ELEMENTARY in Wingo, Kentucky is seeking a Certified INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I to support a certificated teacher in small-group instruction and progress monitoring. The role involves lesson prep, clerical tasks, and ensuring health and safety standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus some experience with children in organized settings, with duties spanning classroom support, test administration, and student supervision.

Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to a high school diploma or GED as required by Kentucky law.
Some experience working with children in an organized setting.

Responsibilities

Tutor individuals or small groups, reinforcing instruction and recording progress.
Assist in administering tests and scoring per guidelines; help determine English proficiency.
Prepare lessons, organize materials, and support classroom activities.
Monitor and report student progress and behavior; assist with lab and classroom activities.
Perform routine clerical duties and operate instructional equipment as needed.
Assist in overseeing students in labs, lunchrooms, and during field trips; support health and safety practices.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Some experience working with children in an organized setting

Job description

Starting Date: Jan 5, 2026

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: CertifiedINSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I

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.
Adheres 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.

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

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. These statements are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.

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