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

West Jessamine Middle School; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

West Jessamine Middle School in Nicholasville, Kentucky, is seeking an Instructional Assistant/Para Teaching Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports a certificated teacher, assists in small groups, and monitors student progress.

The incumbent will tutor students, participate on instructional teams, prepare materials, and help administer tests while maintaining records and supporting a safe classroom environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and para-educator exam or 64 college semester hours or teacher certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.
• Basic arithmetic, grammar, spelling, and reading skills.
• Ability to maintain classroom records and support instructional activities.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups as directed by the teacher.
• Participate as a member of instructional teams.
• Prepare and organize lessons and administer tests as directed by the teacher.
• Monitor student behavior and report progress to the teacher.
• Perform routine clerical duties supporting classroom activities.
• Assist with materials, displays, and lab activities.
• Attend meetings and in-service training as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Record-keeping

Interpersonal skills

Follow directions

Education

High school diploma + para-educator exam OR 64 college hours OR teacher certification

Job description

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

Jessamine County School District West Jessamine Middle School - Nicholasville, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5925765
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

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