Special Education Tutor & Small-Group Support Aide

Northern Elementary; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Elementary in Somerset, KY seeks a Special Education Instructional Assistant/Aide to support a certificated teacher in small groups and individuals, monitor progress, and report student outcomes.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and some experience with children; starting date is immediate and incumbents will assist with lesson preparation, testing, behavior monitoring, and clerical tasks in a busy classroom.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Kentucky para-educator eligibility preferred.
• Experience working with children in an organized setting is beneficial.
• Official college transcript from an accredited college with 64 college hours or passing the Kentucky Para-educators Exam may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or 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; assist in 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 regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work necessary.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation for instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom 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; assist in 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

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Northern Elementary in Somerset, KY seeks a Special Education Instructional Assistant/Aide to support a certificated teacher in small groups and individuals, monitor progress, and report student outcomes.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and some experience with children; starting date is immediate and incumbents will assist with lesson preparation, testing, behavior monitoring, and clerical tasks in a busy classroom.