Senior Instructional Assistant for Student Support

Allen County Schools; Scottsville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen County Schools is hiring an Instructional Assistant II to support certificated teachers in in-school suspension and related instructional activities. The role involves assisting with individual or small-group instruction, monitoring student progress, and maintaining records in collaboration with the instructional team.

The position emphasizes working with students who have disabilities or require remediation, including movement between activities, test administration, and classroom setup.

Qualifications

• Must have 60 credit hours from an institution of higher education (transcript required).
• Hold an Associate's (or higher) Degree (transcript required).
• Pass the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment (KPA). This assessment must be given before the candidate is hired.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students typically with a disability or handicap, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
• Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams; develop appropriate relationships with parents and team members; serve as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team.
• Transport students to and from activities and assist in preparation for treatment as required.
• 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; read, understand and assist in implementing, recording and monitoring student's IEP.
• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic record-keeping

Oral and written communication

Education

60 credit hours

Associate's degree

Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment (KPA)

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Educational training equipment

Job description

Allen County Schools is hiring an Instructional Assistant II to support certificated teachers in in-school suspension and related instructional activities. The role involves assisting with individual or small-group instruction, monitoring student progress, and maintaining records in collaboration with the instructional team.

The position emphasizes working with students who have disabilities or require remediation, including movement between activities, test administration, and classroom setup.