Substitute Instructional Assistant

Spencer County; Taylorsville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Spencer County Public Schools in Taylorsville, Kentucky seek a Substitute Instructional Assistant to support certificated teachers in delivering instruction to individuals or small groups.

Starting date is immediate. The role includes tutoring, preparing instructional materials, monitoring student progress, and assisting with clerical tasks while ensuring health and safety. This is a part-time, district-wide position.

Qualifications

• Two or more levels of basic reading, writing and arithmetic knowledge required.
• Ability to assist in instruction and reinforce district-established guidelines.
• Understanding of classroom safety and basic record-keeping protocols.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups; maintain records of student progress.
• Prepare and organize lessons; administer and score tests as directed by the teacher.
• Monitor and report student behavior according to policies; support health and safety practices.
• Provide clerical support; operate copying equipment and maintain classroom records.
• Assist in supervising labs and processing supplies; communicate with parents as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers to address student needs and learning goals.

Skills

Arithmetic basics

Safety in classroom

English usage

Interpersonal skills

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college or associate degree or equivalent knowledge assessment

Job description

Spencer County Spencer County Public Schools - District Wide - Taylorsville, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Substitute Instructional Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 4954492

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 01, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate.
• Must meet the District's educational requirement through one of the following:
  1. a). Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
  2. b). obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or
  3. c). met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (or as appropriate reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness).
• JOB GOALS:

  Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitors and report student progress.

  Will be an ambassador for Spencer County Public Schools and commit to offering excellent customer service to students, parents, and staff.

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE REQUIRED:

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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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.

PERFORMANCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
• Participate as 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 as necessary.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of 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.

Position Type: Part-time

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