Substitute Instructional Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Full time

Job summary

Pikeville Independent Districtwide is seeking a Substitute Instructional Assistant to support certificated teachers in delivering instruction to individuals or small groups, often with exceptional students. You will monitor progress, organize materials, and help maintain classroom records in a fast-paced educational environment.

The role involves classroom assistance, transport of students, and collaboration with parents and the student services team.

Qualifications

• Basic subjects taught in district schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups, reinforce instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Participate on instructional teams and coordinate with parents and staff.
• Transport students to activities and assist in preparation for treatment.
• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher.
• Assist in administering diagnostic tests; monitor student behavior and progress.
• Perform routine clerical duties and maintain classroom records.

Skills

Basic subjects knowledge

Safety practices

English usage

Interpersonal skills

Record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Instructional Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5846986
Application Deadline: Jun 01, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups typically in programs with exceptional children or equivalent programs; monitor and report student progress.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students typically with a disability or handicap, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
• Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams; develop appropriate relationships with parents and team members; serve as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team.
• Transport students to and from activities and assist in preparation for treatment as required.
• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher.
• Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom 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 or other activities; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assist students in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of outer wear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory and others; assist student in getting on and off the bus.
• 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.
• 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 in-service training programs as assigned.
• Demonstrate professional responsibility and ethical behavior.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities.
• Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
• Print and write legibly.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Monitor, observe, and report students' behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

Pikeville Independent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Type: Substitute
Salary: $12 to $12 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• David Trimble , Superintendent
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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