Senior Instructional Assistant - Classroom & Student Support

MISD - Murray Middle School; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray Independent Schools MISD - Murray Middle School in Murray, Kentucky seeks an Instructional Assistant - Level II to support a certified teacher in delivering instruction to students in small groups and individual settings.

The role involves tutoring, preparing materials, and monitoring student progress, with duties spanning classroom support, clerical tasks, and collaboration with staff to ensure safety and learning success.

Qualifications

• Shall have a working knowledge of computers.
• Must be chosen with reference to personal, educational, physical, moral and emotional fitness.
• Shall meet Highly Qualified Criteria for paraprofessionals.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining proficiency of identified students.
• 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 machine; 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 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 trip.
• Participate in meetings and training programs as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned

Skills

Computer literacy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Murray Independent Schools MISD - Murray Middle School in Murray, Kentucky seeks an Instructional Assistant - Level II to support a certified teacher in delivering instruction to students in small groups and individual settings.

The role involves tutoring, preparing materials, and monitoring student progress, with duties spanning classroom support, clerical tasks, and collaboration with staff to ensure safety and learning success.