Special Education Instructional Assistant — Immediate Start

Red Oak Elementary School; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Oak Elementary School in Nicholasville, Kentucky seeks an instructional assistant to support a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups and to monitor student progress.

The role involves preparing lessons, scoring tests, managing classroom records, and ensuring health and safety standards. It requires high school diploma or para-educator exam and may include lab supervision and parent communication.

Qualifications

• Assist a certificated teacher in instruction for individuals or small groups.
• Monitor and report student progress.
• Record-keeping and clerical tasks in the classroom.
• Assess English proficiency for identified students.
• Experience with lab supervision and safety.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups and record progress.
• Assist in preparing and organizing lessons as directed.
• Administer and score tests according to guidelines.
• Monitor behavior and report progress.
• Oversee lab activities and supervise lunchroom/playground as assigned.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to students.
• Confer with teachers regarding programs and materials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Classroom support

Record-keeping

Education

High school diploma

Para-educator exam

64 college hours

Teacher certification

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Educational equipment

Copy machines

Job description

Red Oak Elementary School in Nicholasville, Kentucky seeks an instructional assistant to support a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups and to monitor student progress.

The role involves preparing lessons, scoring tests, managing classroom records, and ensuring health and safety standards. It requires high school diploma or para-educator exam and may include lab supervision and parent communication.