Special Education Instructional Assistant II - Elementary

Daviess County School District; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tamarack Elementary School, Owensboro, Kentucky, seeks an Instructional Assistant II - Special Education to assist teachers in instructional and non-instructional tasks. 6.5 hours per day, 181 contracted days per year, salary commensurate with the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code 7318, with postings open until filled.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED; an associate degree or 48 college credits, or the ability to pass a state-approved test.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree or 48 college credits preferred.
• State-approved test may be required.
• Ability to work with students with various exceptionalities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality of records and information.
• Attends professional development meetings.
• Conducts classroom or community-based instruction under supervision.
• Assists with classroom assessments and scoring.
• Supports adaptive physical education and motor activities.
• Tutors students individually or in small groups.
• Assists with homework review and learning activities.
• Observes and records student behavior and supports behavior plans.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Classroom management

Record-keeping

Communication skills

Teamwork

Policy understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Minimum 48 college credit hours

Pass state approved test

Job description

Tamarack Elementary School, Owensboro, Kentucky, seeks an Instructional Assistant II - Special Education to assist teachers in instructional and non-instructional tasks. 6.5 hours per day, 181 contracted days per year, salary commensurate with the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code 7318, with postings open until filled.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED; an associate degree or 48 college credits, or the ability to pass a state-approved test.