Instructional Assistant 1 - 7320-02 - North Park

Hardin County School District•Radcliff, KY

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant I assists a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual students or small groups and monitors and reports student progress. The role supports a teacher in a regular classroom setting through instructional, health, behavioral, clerical, and classroom activities. This is a full-time position for 183 days per school year, working 6.25 hours per day. Pay for the 2026–2027 school year will be prorated based on the start date.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law, and one of the following: completion of two years of study at an institution of higher education; an associate degree or higher; or meeting a rigorous quality standard and demonstrating, through a formal state or local academic assessment, the knowledge and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (or readiness skills, as appropriate).
Some experience working with children in an organized setting.
Knowledge of basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language, and reading.
Knowledge of safe practices in classroom and playground activities; correct English usage; interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy; and basic record-keeping techniques.
Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance; learn child guidance principles and practices; and communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff, and the public, including members of ethnic communities.
Ability to perform routine clerical duties, print and write legibly, and add, subtract, multiply, and divide quickly and accurately.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; learn the procedures, functions, and limitations of assigned duties; and learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, work cooperatively with others, and monitor, observe, and report student behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
Ability to operate instructional and office equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and physically restrain and control a student weighing up to 150 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

Administer first aid and medications according to established policies and procedures, and perform health services for students.
Assist the teacher with crisis intervention and physical restraints of students.
Help students with personal hygiene, including toileting, diapering, and feeding.
Tutor individual students or small groups, reinforce and implement teacher-directed instruction, and maintain student progress records.
Participate as a member of an instructional team, including remediation teams.
Prepare and organize lessons as directed; administer and score tests according to established guidelines; and assist in determining the English proficiency of identified students.
Assist with diagnostic and other tests, and score and record test information.
Monitor and report student behavior and progress according to approved procedures; check and assist students with lab work as needed.
Perform routine clerical duties, including preparing instructional and classroom materials, operating copy machines, and maintaining classroom and attendance records.
Set up work areas, displays, and exhibits; operate audio-visual and educational training equipment; and distribute and collect paper and supplies.
Assist in overseeing students in labs and maintain supplies inventory as necessary.
Provide students with appropriate examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance.
Confer with teachers as needed about programs and materials to meet student needs.
Contact parents of absent students and make home visits as necessary.
Promote student health and safety by following applicable practices and regulations.
Direct assigned group activities and help monitor lunchroom and playground activities, emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
Participate in assigned meetings and in-service training programs.
Perform related duties as assigned.