Special Education Instructional Assistant/Aide

Southwestern High School; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwestern High School in Somerset, Kentucky is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant/Aide to support a certificated teacher by providing instruction to individuals or small groups and monitoring student progress.

Starting date is immediate for a full-time role with a wage of $11.62 per hour; the position requires a high school diploma or GED and some experience working with children. Responsibilities include preparing materials, administering tests, and classroom supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Some experience working with children in organized settings is preferred.
• Ability to prepare instructional materials and assist in tests per teacher guidance.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups as directed by the teacher.
• Maintain student progress records and support instructional teams.
• Prepare and organize lessons and materials; administer and score tests as directed.
• Monitor student behavior and report progress to teachers and parents as needed.
• Provide general classroom support including moving supplies and assisting with labs.

Skills

Tutoring

Record-keeping

Team collaboration

Student supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Kentucky Para-educators Exam (preferred)

Job description

Special Education Instructional Assistant/Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5894137

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION: Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual(s) or small groups; monitor and report student progress.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Instructional Assistant/Aide incumbents assista certifiedteacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting. Instructional Assistants/Aides incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action.

Representative Duties

• Tutor individualsor small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by a teacher; maintain records of student progress;
• Participate as a 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; assistin 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 regardingstudent performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work necessary.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation fo instructional and classroom materials; operatecopy machines; maintainclassroom 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; assistin 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalentto: 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. Obtain an official college transcript from an accreditedcollege with 64 college hours or pass the Kentucky Para-educators Exam.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $11.62 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Chris Myers , Principal
• Southwestern High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]