Tamarack Elementary Instructional Assistant II - Sp Ed Aide

Daviess County School District; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tamarack Elementary School, Owensboro, Kentucky, seeks an Instructional Assistant II - Special Education to assist teachers in instructional and non-instructional tasks. 6.5 hours per day, 181 contracted days per year, salary commensurate with the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code 7318, with postings open until filled.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED; an associate degree or 48 college credits, or the ability to pass a state-approved test.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree or 48 college credits preferred.
• State-approved test may be required.
• Ability to work with students with various exceptionalities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality of records and information.
• Attends professional development meetings.
• Conducts classroom or community-based instruction under supervision.
• Assists with classroom assessments and scoring.
• Supports adaptive physical education and motor activities.
• Tutors students individually or in small groups.
• Assists with homework review and learning activities.
• Observes and records student behavior and supports behavior plans.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Classroom management

Record-keeping

Communication skills

Teamwork

Policy understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Minimum 48 college credit hours

Pass state approved test

Job description

Tamarack Elementary Instructional Assistant II - Sp Ed Aide

Daviess County School District Tamarack Elementary School - Owensboro, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5965640

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB DETAILS

Job Class Description: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II

Class Code: 7318

Job Title: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II-Special Education

Supervisory Responsibilities: Assigned Student(s)

Position Type: CLASSIFIED

FLSA Classification: NON-EXEMPT

Reports To: SUPERVISING TEACHER & PRINCIPAL

Location: Tamarack Elementary School

Compensation: Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code 7318

Hours Per Day: 6.5 Hours Per Day

Contracted Days: 181 Days Per Year

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D and
• Associates Degree, OR
• Minimum of 48 college credit hours, OR
• Pass a state approved test
• Must be capable for working with students who may have physical, intellectual, emotional and/or behavioral exceptionalities.

Knowledge Of:

• Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e-mail, and websites
• Classroom management techniques
• Documentation and record-keeping techniques
• Communication skills
• Work cooperatively in a team environment
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary: Assist teachers in designated instructional, non-instructional, management and clerical tasks. The variety of activities will be determined by the needs of the students. Aides may conduct community-based instruction and classroom activities apart from the physical presence of the teacher with appropriate direction and supervision.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains confidentiality of records and all information concerning students and classroom activities according to District Policy; 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 to maintain continuity of instruction.
• Attends and completes appropriate professional development meetings.
• Consistently demonstrates a positive attitude toward the school, students, staff and community.
• Conducts classroom or community-based instruction as needed under the direction and supervision of the teacher.
• Assists with the administration of the classroom assessments, which will be scored by the teacher for use in instructional planning.
• Assists in adaptive physical education and other fine and gross motor activities as needed under teacher direction and supervision.
• 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 hands-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.
• Carries out job duties with patience, kindness, professionalism and empathy with the end goal in mind.
• 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.
• Implements all safety measures and procedures when appropriate and assists students when necessary.
• Works with technology and modern office equipment.
• Assists in classroom organization and management.
• Assists students with appropriate bus behavior when assigned to ride a special education bus; assists on instructional field trips.
• Assists certified persons in implementing all policies and regulations governing student conduct for the classroom and related school activities.
• Acts in accordance with the by-laws and policies as set forth by the Daviess County Board of Education, KRS and KAR, and applicable Federal laws and regulations.
• 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. Proper training will be provided and must be followed.
• Demonstrates loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of the Daviess County Public Schools.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Location, duties, responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.

Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment screenings are required as a contingency of employment.

*Contracts are with the district of Daviess County Public Schools-not with individual locations. Location assignments are subject to change.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Support employee with year-to-year contract
• Participates in Kentucky Public Pension Authority (KPPA)

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jessica Morris , Principal
• Tamarack Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]