Student Support Aide & Classroom Assistant

LaRue County Schools; Hodgenville (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

LaRue County Schools seeks an instructional aide to support certified staff in the classroom, helping reinforce reading, math and language arts, and assisting with assigned instructional programs.

The role includes supervising students during non-instructional times, field trips, and assisting students with special needs to maximize inclusion, while maintaining confidentiality and collaborating with teachers and staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of college coursework or passing of NCLB exam.
• Experience with special needs students desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reinforcing reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist professional staff in administration and correction of exercises, tests and assessments.
• Prepare and reinforce instructional materials and strategies according to student needs.
• Maintain records documenting student learning and performance.
• Help with classroom behavioral management to maintain a safe, orderly environment.
• Supervise students in non-instructional areas such as lunch, bus duty, playground, study hall.
• Accompany students on field trips for supervision.
• Assist with parent contact to foster involvement in education.
• Support students with special needs in all instructional aspects to maximize inclusion.
• Participate in IEP process and serve as resource for evaluation teams.
• Assist with activities of daily living for students with disabilities as needed.
• Follow safety rules and procedures governing assistance to all students.

Skills

Follow instructions

Math skills

Computer skills

Diversity collaboration

Confidentiality

Special needs support

Teamwork

Reporting

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College coursework or NCLB exam

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

LaRue County Schools seeks an instructional aide to support certified staff in the classroom, helping reinforce reading, math and language arts, and assisting with assigned instructional programs.

The role includes supervising students during non-instructional times, field trips, and assisting students with special needs to maximize inclusion, while maintaining confidentiality and collaborating with teachers and staff.