Itinerant Preschool Instructional Assistant I
About The Position
This is a Classified Position for the 2026-27 school year, Salary Category 5 per Salary Schedule. The role reports to the Assigned Teacher and School Principal. The scope of responsibilities includes assisting a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups, and monitoring and reporting student progress. This position is distinguished by its role in assisting a certified teacher through various support functions in a regular classroom setting, often requiring additional skills and a degree of independence. Representative duties include tutoring students, preparing and organizing lessons, administering and scoring tests, monitoring student behavior, performing clerical duties, preparing instructional materials, operating educational equipment, assisting with labs, providing emotional support and guidance to students, contacting parents, and participating in meetings and training.
Requirements
- High school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
- Must pass the Para Educator test in accordance with state regulations or have 48 accredited college hours.
- Experience in working with children in an organized setting
- Must pass the Para-Educator test in accordance with State regulations
Responsibilities
- 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 arid 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
- Utilize Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as outlined at the school/district
- Maintains regular and predictable attendance
- Adheres to the professional code of ethics
- Successfully utilizes technology as appropriate in job function
- Perform related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
