Special Education Instructional Assistant

Districtwide; Liberty (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Casey County School District in Liberty, Kentucky seeks an instructional assistant to support teachers in delivering instruction to students in small groups or individually. The role includes tutoring, preparing learning materials, and helping maintain classroom routines.

Responsibilities also cover assisting with testing, display setup, and daily feedback to teachers. Must be able to operate standard school equipment and collaborate with the school team to support student success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or progress toward GED as per state law.

Responsibilities

• Assists in small group instruction and tutoring at teacher’s request.
• Assists with development and presentation of learning materials.
• Maintains classroom discipline and supports school regulations.
• Prepares materials and instructional units; sets up classroom.
• Assists in administering pre/post testing and records results.

Skills

Ability to work with students

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Classroom support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Copier

Computer

Job description

Special Education Instructional Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5966567

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 2, 2026

Job Description

CASEY COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Instructional Aide

Department: Building

Reports To: Principal

Approved By: Casey County Board of Education Date: July 2015

SUMMARY: Assists the teacher in carrying out instruction to students in small groups or individually.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists in small group instruction; tutors students at teacher’s request
• Assists instructional personnel with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises.
• Assists teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions.
• Assists with set up of classroom and prepares materials or specialized instructional units
• Assists in administering pre and post testing of standardized tests
• Assists in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current
• Strive to maintain rapport with students
• Escorts students to and from various rooms
• Assists in enforcing and upholding school regulations
• Keeps a close working relationship with teachers by giving daily feedback from tutoring sessions
• Operates standard school equipment such as computer, laminator, copier, etc.
• Keeps work area neat and in order
• Available to attend meeting with faculty and /or program coordinators as needed
• Attends job specific professional development
• Maintains program records as specified by particular projects (i.e. general, Title
• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the principal.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, parents and/or staff.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to operate photocopying machines and computers.
• Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students, understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies and procedures

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to a High school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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