Instructional Assistant 1 - 7320 - Lincoln Trail

Hardin County School District • Elizabethtown, KY

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About The Position

Instructional Assistant I assists a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual students or small groups and monitors and reports student progress. The position performs a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting. Duties include instructional, health, behavioral, clerical, and classroom-support tasks, carried out under the direction of the teacher and according to established policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law.
• Meet one of the following qualifications: complete two years of study at an institution of higher education; obtain an associate degree or higher; or meet a rigorous quality standard and demonstrate 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.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Knowledge of basic record-keeping techniques.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Ability to communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff, and the public, including members of ethnic communities.
• Ability to perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities and to print and write legibly.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide quickly and accurately.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions and learn the procedures, functions, and limitations of assigned duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities; and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to 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.
• Assist students with personal hygiene needs, including toileting, diapering, and feeding.
• Tutor individual students or small groups, reinforce and implement instruction as directed, 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 English proficiency for identified students.
• Assist with diagnostic and other testing, and score and record test information.
• Monitor and report student behavior and progress according to approved procedures, and assist students with lab work as necessary.
• 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 concerning 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 assist with monitoring 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED