Special Education Instructional Assistant/Aide: FMD Unit

Southwestern High School; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwestern High School in Somerset, Kentucky seeks a Special Education Instructional Assistant/Aide in the FMD Unit. You will assist a certificated teacher, work with individuals or small groups, monitor progress, and help prepare instructional materials in a regular classroom setting.

Requires a high school diploma or GED (Kentucky requirements) and some experience with children; a Kentucky Para-educators Exam or 64 college hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; progress toward GED acceptable as per Kentucky law.
• Some experience working with children in organized settings.
• Official college transcript or Para-educators Exam completion may be required.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups; monitor and report student progress.
• Prepare and organize lessons; administer and score tests per guidelines.
• Maintain classroom records and attendance; assist with materials and setup.
• Provide emotional support and guidance; supervise in labs and during activities.

Skills

Record keeping

Student progress

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma / GED

64 college hours

Kentucky Para-educators Exam

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

Special Education Instructional Assistant/Aide: FMD Unit

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Job Details

Job ID: 5896672

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 21, 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: $13.74 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

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