RES 26/27 Instructional Assistant- FMD/SSE Special Needs

Reidland Elementary School

Paducah (KY)

On-site

USD 16,000 - 23,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Reidland Elementary School in Paducah, Kentucky is seeking an Instructional Assistant I – Special Needs (FMD/SSE). You will assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to students with disabilities, monitor progress, and support a team-based instructional approach.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 48 hours college credit or paraeducator assessment; experience with children in organized settings is valued.

Qualifications

Must have high school diploma or GED
48 hours college credit evidenced by transcript or successful completion of Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment
Experience working with children in organized setting preferred

Responsibilities

Tutor individuals or small groups, reinforce instruction and track progress
Prepare and organize lessons; administer tests per guidelines
Monitor and report student progress and behavior; assist with labs and health/safety
Perform routine clerical duties and maintain classroom records
Provide support to teacher; set up work areas and distribute supplies
Assist with transportation and personal care as needed

Skills

Learn child guidance principles and

Effective communication with students,

Relationship building with parents and

Clerical duties in classroom

Print and write legibly

Basic math - add/subtract

Follow oral and written directions

Teamwork and cooperation

Operate instructional/office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 hours college credit or Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment

Job description

RES 26/27 Instructional Assistant- FMD/SSE Special Needs

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Job Details

Job ID: 5933827

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN

CLASS TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I – SPECIAL NEEDS (FMD/SSE)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to students with disabilities in individual or small groups; monitor and report student progress.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Instructional Assistant I (Special Needs-FMD/SSE) assists a certified teacher by performing a variety of support functions with students with special needs. Special Needs (FMD/SSE) Instructional Assistant II works within a complex program with Functional Mental Disability (FMD) or Social Skills Enrichment (SSE) students typically requiring additional skills.

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.
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. Knowledgeable of students with special needs.
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.
Assist in lifting, transferring, evacuating, and/or transporting students.
May assist in loading/unloading students onto and off regular and lift buses.
Demonstrate willingness to attend ot basic student personal care and hygiene needs.
Assist with specific instructional techniques, e.g., cued speech, signing, or community based education.
Assist with set up, operation, and maintenance of assistive/prosthetic devices and/or medically prescribed equipment.
Assist with use of equipment needed to meet instructional needs, e.g., braces, PAL machines, auditory trainers, speech devices, computers, typewriters, magnifiers, braille writers, etc.
Assist with the operation and use of medically prescribed equipment, e.g., ventilators, suctioning devices, or hearing aids.
Duties include performance of health services, for which training will be provided.
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.
Attend Crisis Prevention Institute or related training annually as required by Director of Exceptional Children.
Maintain regular attendance.
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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $14.89 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

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