Special Education Instructional Assistant - Empower Growth

Camargo Elementary School; Mount Sterling (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Camargo Elementary School in Mount Sterling, Kentucky is seeking an Instructional Assistant-Special Education to support the certified teacher in providing individualized instruction and classroom assistance for students with disabilities. The role includes supervising student activities, preparing instructional materials, and assisting with health-related tasks under supervision.

Qualifications require 2 years of college or passing the KY Paraeducator Assessment, a high school diploma or

Qualifications

• For all instructional assistant positions in Title I schools, applicant must have 2 years of college OR pass the KY Paraeducator Assessment.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Must meet Physical Performance Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher in individual or small group instruction, and reinforces learning at school or on the bus to and from school, (i.e., physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outerwear, using the lavatory, toilet training).
• Assists in utilization of catheter and feeding, depending on student’s physical needs.
• Performs routine clerical duties, such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials, operates copy machines, sets-up work areas, etc.
• Serves as a resource person, if and when requested, to the student’s evaluation team conferring about the student to whom assigned.
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, training programs, and/or course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and local School Board Policy.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Rides the bus when assigned by the Principal; assists students loading, unloading and riding the bus.
• Provides and performs student health services as directed by Supervisor after receiving appropriate training as required by law.
• Demonstrates the ability to lift and assist with physical care of student(s) as needed.
• Complies with and carries out IEP objectives and maintains records of student’s progress.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Camargo Elementary School in Mount Sterling, Kentucky is seeking an Instructional Assistant-Special Education to support the certified teacher in providing individualized instruction and classroom assistance for students with disabilities. The role includes supervising student activities, preparing instructional materials, and assisting with health-related tasks under supervision.

Qualifications require 2 years of college or passing the KY Paraeducator Assessment, a high school diploma or