Substitute Instructional Assistant - (2026/2027 school year)

District Wide; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Public Schools is seeking a Substitute Instructional Assistant for the 2026/2027 school year. The role supports teachers by assisting with classroom activities, small-group tutoring, and student supervision for safe, engaging learning environments.

Starting date is immediate, with duties including light clerical tasks, behavior monitoring, and supportive tasks for students’ academic and personal development. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Has met the requirements of a criminal record check as specified by Kentucky State law and other requirements as specified in district policy.
• Must demonstrate and/or develop skills to operate office and educational equipment.
• Demonstrates competent language skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality of records and information concerning students and classroom activities.
• Attends appropriate professional development meetings.
• Assists with large-group instruction and small-group tutoring.
• Assists children with self-care activities as needed.
• Monitors and reports student behavior according to policies.
• Administers health services to students as necessary and performs clerical duties.

Skills

Operate equipment

Print legibly

Effective communication

Behavior monitoring

Basic record-keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Substitute Instructional Assistant - (2026/2027 school year)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5871830

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB CLASS: 9001

JOB TITLE: SUBSTITUTE INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

QUALIFICATIONS/TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Has met the requirements of a criminal record check as specified by Kentucky State law and other requirements as specified in district policy.
• Must demonstrate and/or develop skills to operate office and educational equipment.
• Demonstrates competent language skills.
• Used on an as needed basis.
• Hourly rate: $14.05

REPORTS TO:

Supervising teacher and principal.

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:

• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public.
• Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
• Print and write legibly.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide 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 student behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains confidentiality of records and all information concerning students and classroom activities; refers all questions to teacher or principal.
• Is punctual and prepared for immediate assumption of duties upon arrival at school, utilizes time appropriately and maintains good attendance
• Reports to work promptly and on a regular basis and maintains continuity of instruction throughout the school year.
• Attends appropriate professional development meetings.
• Consistently projects a positive attitude toward the school and community.
• Assists with the administration of the classroom assessments which will be scored by the teacher for use in instructional planning.
• Assists in large-group instruction.
• Assists children with self-care activities as needed, i.e., feeding and toileting (diapering when necessary).
• Tutors, without direct supervision, both individually and with small groups of children.
• Assists in reviewing home and seat work activities.
• Assists children with oral and written communication, make-up work, and hand‑on activities.
• Observes and records student behavior, assists in behavior management systems designed by the teacher to meet individual student needs; reinforces positive behavior of students.
• Participates in reading and story‑telling activities.
• Assists the teacher with helping each child develop socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically at his/her own rate.
• Collects and prepares materials and manages displays, teaching centers, and similar instructional activities.
• Records written materials for children who have visual or physical disabilities.
• Helps children solve personal conflicts with other children.
• Is familiar with fire and tornado exit procedures and crisis policies, and assists with implementation as necessary.
• Works with audio‑visual equipment, copying machines, etc.
• Assists in classroom organization and management.
• Assists on instructional field trips.
• Assists certified persons in implementing all policies and regulations governing student conduct for the classroom and related school activities.
• Assists on instructional field trips.
• Administer health services to students as necessary, including, but not limited to, the administration of medication; the operation, maintenance, or health care through the use of medical equipment; or the administration of clinical procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

OTHER FACTORS:

• Classified substitute salary schedule
• Hourly Rate - $13.50/hr

Equal Education and Employment Opportunities M/F/D

Position Type: Full Time

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute: Paraprofessional

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• David Phillips , Director of Student Services
• Central Office
• Email: [e-mail]

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