PRESCHOOL Instructional Assistant/Aide:

Burnside Elementary; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnside Elementary in Somerset, Kentucky is seeking a Preschool Instructional Assistant/Aide to support certificated teachers in delivering instruction to individuals and small groups. The role includes progress reporting, test administration, and assisting with classroom operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED (or progress toward GED), 64 college hours, and Kentucky Para-educators Exam eligibility. Starting date is immediate; salary is hourly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or progress toward GED as required by Kentucky law.
• Official college transcript showing 64 college hours or equivalent.
• Pass the Kentucky Para-educators Exam.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups; monitor student progress.
• Work as part of instructional team; participate in remediation teams.
• Prepare and organize lessons; score tests according to guidelines.
• Assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.
• Administer diagnostic tests and record results.
• Monitor student behavior and report progress.
• Perform routine clerical duties and maintain records.
• Support teacher by setting up work areas and distributing supplies.
• Supervise students in labs and supervise lunchroom/playground activities.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Tutoring

Record keeping

Classroom support

Behavior monitoring

Education

High school diploma / GED

64 college hours

Kentucky Paraeducator Exam

Job description

PRESCHOOL Instructional Assistant/Aide:

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Job Details

Job ID: 5915069
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION: Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual(s) or small groups; monitor and report student progress.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Instructional Assistant/Aide incumbents assista certifiedteacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting. Instructional Assistants/Aides incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Tutor individualsor small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by a teacher; maintain records of student progress;
• Participate as a 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; assistin 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 regardingstudent performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work necessary.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation fo instructional and classroom materials; operatecopy machines; maintainclassroom 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; assistin 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalentto: 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. Obtain an official college transcript from an accreditedcollege with 64 college hours or pass the Kentucky Para-educators Exam.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $11.35 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Stephen Godby , Principal
• Burnside Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]