Instructional Assistant 1 - 7320 - Part Time - New Highland

Hardin County School District•Elizabethtown, 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 regular classroom setting by carrying out instructional, student-care, health and safety, behavioral, and clerical functions under the teacher’s direction. This is a part-time position for the 2026–2027 school year, scheduled for 183 days per school year and 3.125 hours per day.

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 or higher degree; 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 in those subjects 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; and basic record-keeping techniques.
Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance; learn child guidance principles and practices; communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff, and the public, including members of ethnic communities; and perform routine classroom clerical duties.
Ability to print and write legibly; perform basic arithmetic quickly and accurately; understand and follow oral and written directions; learn the procedures, functions, and limitations of assigned duties; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to learn and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities, work cooperatively, monitor and report student behavior, and 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 provide health services to 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 instructional teams, including remediation teams.
Prepare and organize lessons as directed; administer and score tests; assist with determining English proficiency; 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 papers and supplies.
Assist with lab oversight and 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 student group activities and assist with lunchroom, playground, emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
Participate in assigned meetings and in-service training programs.
Perform related duties as assigned.