WJMS Instructional Assistant/Para Teaching Assistant 2026-2027 School Year

Jessamine County School District; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Jessamine County School District seeks an Instructional Assistant/Para Teaching Assistant for West Jessamine Middle School in Nicholasville, KY. The role supports certificated teachers in small-group instruction and progress monitoring with duties spanning lesson prep and classroom logistics.

Starting date is immediate for the 2026-2027 school year; requires high school diploma or equivalent, and para-educator exam or college hours. Local district posting; contact Rod Butler for details.

Qualifications

• Assist certificated teacher in instruction to individuals or small groups.
• Monitor and report student progress as directed.
• Maintain classroom records and contribute to lesson preparation.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups; reinforce and implement instruction as directed.
• Prepare and organize lessons; administer tests per guidelines; assess English proficiency.
• Monitor student behavior and report progress while supervising labs and activities.

Skills

Paraprofessional support

Classroom assistance

Communication with students/parents

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Para-educator exam or 64 college hours

Teacher certification considered

Tools

Basic instructional tools

Job description

WJMS Instructional Assistant/Para Teaching Assistant 2026-2027 School Year

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Job Details

Job ID: 5925768
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description

LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN

CLASS TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

BASIC FUNCTION:

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

• 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.

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 thepublic 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 programactivities.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Monitor, observe and report students behavior according to approved policies andprocedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma and passing of para-educator exam or 64 college semester hours or teacher certification.

Contact Information

• Rod Butler , Principal
• West Jessamine Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]