RED Instructional Assistant 2026-2027 School Year

Red Oak Elementary School; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Oak Elementary School in Nicholasville, Kentucky is seeking a dedicated Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports a certificated teacher in delivering instruction to individuals or small groups, monitoring student progress, and assisting with assessments and classroom activities.

Responsibilities include tutoring, helping remedial teams, preparing lessons, handling clerical tasks, and ensuring student health and safety under approved procedures.

Qualifications

• Assist a certificated teacher by providing instruction to individuals or small groups.
• Monitor and report student progress and behavior.
• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; assist in tests.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups and record student progress.
• Participate as a member of an instructional team.
• Assist in administering and scoring tests and evaluating English proficiency.

Skills

Tutoring

Record-keeping

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

64 college semester hours or para-educator exam

Teacher certification

Tools

Copy machines

AV equipment

Job description

RED Instructional Assistant 2026-2027 School Year

Jessamine County School District Red Oak Elementary School - Nicholasville, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Jessamine County Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5942089

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN

CLASS TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

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. Instructional Assistant II incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action.

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.

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 thepublic 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 programactivities.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Monitor, observe and report students behavior according to approved policies andprocedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma and passing of para-educator exam or 64 college semester hours or teacher certification.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Emily Ellsworth , Principal
• Red Oak Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]