Substitute Instructional Assistant (2026-2027 School Year)

Young World Physical Education; Carlisle (KY); On-site; USD 17,908 - 25,141; Part time

Job summary

Nicholas County Schools in Carlisle, Kentucky, is seeking a Substitute Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports a certificated teacher in instruction and student progress monitoring.

Responsibilities include assisting with health services, tests, behavior monitoring, and clerical tasks. Requires strong communication, attendance, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; position offers hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with children in a school or structured setting preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with safety/behavior as needed.
• Strong communication with teachers, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated teacher by providing instruction to individuals or small groups.
• Monitor student progress and report findings to the teacher.
• Administer first aid and medications per policies and procedures.
• Support with classroom setup, materials, and lab activities.
• Help supervise students during lunch, recess, and field trips.

Skills

Attendance

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic math

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Instructional Assistant (2026-2027 School Year)

Nicholas County Schools, Nicholas County Board of Education – Carlisle, Kentucky.

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Job Details

Job ID: 5270444

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I

*This is a substitute position only*

BASIC FUNCTION:

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

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Instructional Assistant I incumbents assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting. Instructional Assistant II incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Administer first aid and medications according to established policies and procedures.
• Perform a broad variety of health services for students.
• Assist teacher with crisis intervention and physical restraints of students.
• Assist students with personal hygiene needs: toileting, diapering, feeding, etc.
• 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.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• 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:

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• 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.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and physically restrain and control a student up to 150 pounds with assistance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law. Some experience in working with children in an organized setting.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $13 to $18.25 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Alicia Hughes
• 395 West Main St.
• Carlisle, Kentucky 40311
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]