Special Education Instructional Assistant (HSC)

Western Elementary School (080); Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Elementary School (080) in Georgetown, KY is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant to support students with special needs under the guidance of the classroom teacher. The role involves implementing IEP accommodations, assisting with activities, and helping with mobility and self-care tasks as needed.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, completion of the paraeducator exam or 64 college credits, and is willing to train in Safe Crisis Management during the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Paraeducator exam or 64 college credits required.
• Willingness to receive Safe Crisis Management training in year one.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for classroom activities and assist in implementing IEP accommodations.
• Perform clerical duties as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with health services and self-care under supervision.
• Help collect and record student progress data.
• Create and adapt instructional materials for students with special needs.
• Support small group instruction and activities.
• Assist students across settings including resource room and community.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Assist with behavior management and safety interventions.
• Collaborate with therapists and classroom staff per IEP.
• Maintain Safe Crisis Management certification.

Skills

Paraeducator exam

64 college credits

Safe Crisis Management training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Special Education Instructional Assistant (HSC)

Scott County School District - KY Western Elementary School (080) - Georgetown, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 5893077

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Immediately

INTERVIEWS MAY BE CONDUCTED BEFORE JOB POSTING CLOSES

Position

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of the paraeducator exam or 64 credit hours of college credit
• Willingness to be trained in Safe Crisis Management during first year of employment

Reports To

Building principal/Classroom Teacher

Supervises

N/A Works with students under guidance from classroom teacher

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares for classroom activities, delivers specially designed instruction and assists in the implementation of adaptations/modifications/accommodations to the general curriculum to meet the needs of individual students per the IEP under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Performs clerical duties as directed by the teacher.
• Performs health services and assists students with self-care under the direction of the supervising teacher including toileting, dressing, tube feeding, catheterization, and other needs.
• Assists the teacher in gathering and recording student progress data.
• Assists the teacher in creating, selecting, adapting and evaluating materials appropriate for students with special needs.
• Assist individual students and groups of students of for small group instruction and attention under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Assists students across settings including the resource room, regular classroom, the building and the community.
• Maintains a patient attitude when assisting students through stressful situations.
• Assists with students who have challenges with mobility. This includes lifting, positioning and moving the child and the proper use of gross motor equipment, such as standers and wheelchairs.
• Assist therapists (e.g. PT, OT, Speech, and others) in recommendations of therapy as instructed in consultation with the therapist and under the direction of the supervising teacher per the IEP.
• Assists the teacher in providing consistency in services and instruction and in implementing the student’s IEP goals, including behavior support and management plans.
• Aides in management of students’ behavior when they are exhibiting inappropriate and/or physically forceful behaviors. This may include assisting students who are at risk of harming themselves or others through the implementation of prevention, de-escalation, and safe physical intervention strategies.
• Adheres to ethics and standards of the education profession, which include maintaining the strictest confidentiality concerning students, including their performance, conduct, activities, remarks or personal information.
• Refers all parent requests for information regarding their child to the teacher.
• Functions as a cooperative team member and take responsibility for fostering and maintaining good working relationships throughout the building.
• Prevents students from harming self or others in crisis situation through use of techniques learned in Safe Crisis Management training as appropriate
• Maintains certification in Safe Crisis Management after initial certification
• Other tasks that may be assigned by the supervising teacher or Principal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Punctual and Regular Attendance
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light objects and students up to 50 lbs
• Requires ability to pass safe crisis management training

Job Class

7318

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nicole McCoy , Principal
• Western Elementary School (080)
• Email: [e-mail]