OC Preschool - Instructional Aide

Oldham County Schools; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Instructional Assistant to support exceptional children in a preschool setting. This role involves collaborating with teachers to implement specialized instructional programs, assisting with classroom management, and providing essential support to students with diverse needs. Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with children, strong collaborative skills, and the ability to adapt to various classroom environments. Join a team committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning atmosphere where every child can thrive.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, push, or pull 40 pounds.
• Experience with children in a group setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists special education teacher with instructional programs.
• Maintains classroom management and supports students.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Collaborative skills

Classroom management

Technology assistance

Education

High school diploma

Passing Paraeducator exam or 48 college credit hours

Job description

Job Description: Exceptional Children Services Instructional Assistant 1119AR

Location: Oldham County Preschool

Date Posted: 4/25/2025

Date Available: 08/12/2025

Position Type: Preschool/Preschool Classroom Aide

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work with children.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• High school diploma.
• Passing Paraeducator exam or 48 college credit hours required.
• Experience with children in a group setting.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull 40 pounds and also be able to bend at the waist, kneel, and reach above your head.

Reports To: Building Principal/Special Education Classroom Teacher/Director of Exceptional Children Services

Job Goal: To implement the educational programs developed by the Special Education teacher.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provides assistance for the special education classroom teacher of exceptional students.
• Assists the teacher in carrying out specially designed instructional programs for individual students.
• Complies with all Federal and State IDEA guidelines.
• Assists in classroom assessments, IEP data collection, grading, creating materials, individual and group instruction, and filing activities.
• Attends all required professional development and other meetings directly assigned to this position.
• Maintains classroom management and academics in the absence of the teacher.
• Assists students with technology used in the classroom and across school settings.
• Performs and documents medically related services (such as feeding, meal prep, hygiene assistance, medication administration, toileting, etc.) for students who receive nursing services.
• Performs other duties assigned by school administrators and/or supervising teachers.

Terms of Employment

Compensation will be based on 185 contract days on the board-approved 105 salary schedule. This position requires a 7-hour workday.

Adopted by Oldham County Board of Education. Revised dates include January 22, 1991; August 24, 1998; July 9, 2003; October 30, 2014; June 3, 2016; September 28, 2018; October 15, 2018; March 1, 2021; July 1, 2021; July 1, 2023.

Postings current as of 5/1/2025 9:07:06 AM CST.