Instructional Assistant I - Newton Parrish

Owensboro Public Schools•Owensboro, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant I works under the direction of a supervising teacher or principal as a member of the instructional program. The role supports student learning through tutoring, assistance with documenting pupil progress, and preparing and organizing instructional materials and equipment. The assistant also supports classroom organization and management, student behavior and development, and instructional activities throughout the school day. This position is based in an indoor, environmentally controlled setting, with typical office and classroom conditions. It involves working with or near the public, parents, and children, and may involve environmental sounds and scents, interruptions, and dealing with conflict using sound judgment. The position requires light lifting, extended periods of sitting, hand and finger dexterity, repetitive movement, intermittent standing and walking, and kneeling, squatting, and sitting on the floor or in small chairs. Travel is less than 10% out of district, with travel within district boundaries as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Passing score on the Kentucky Para-educator Assessment or 48 college hours.
Meet Kentucky State law requirements for a criminal record check and other requirements specified in district policy.
Demonstrate competent language skills.
Effective communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children.

Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality of student records and information about students and classroom activities, referring questions to the teacher or principal.
Report to work promptly and regularly, maintain continuity of instruction throughout the school day, and maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance during scheduled work hours.
Attend appropriate professional development meetings and consistently project a positive attitude toward the school and community.
Assist with administering classroom assessments, which are scored by the teacher for instructional planning.
Assist with large-group instruction and tutor students individually or in small groups, including without direct supervision.
Assist students with self-care activities as needed, including feeding, toileting, and diapering when necessary.
Assist with reviewing home and seat work, oral and written communication, make-up work, and hands-on activities.
Observe and record student behavior, assist with teacher-designed behavior management systems, and reinforce positive behavior.
Participate in reading and storytelling activities and support each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development at the child's own rate.
Collect and prepare materials and manage displays, teaching centers, and similar instructional activities.
Record written materials for children with visual or physical disabilities.
Help children resolve personal conflicts with other children.
Learn and assist with fire and tornado exit procedures and crisis policies as necessary.
Work with audiovisual equipment and copying machines, and operate and care for classroom instructional equipment.
Assist with classroom organization and management, instructional field trips, and implementation of policies and regulations governing student conduct.
Administer health services to students as necessary, including medication, medical equipment, or clinical procedures.
Perform other reasonable functions deemed necessary by the teacher or principal and covered by local board policy or law.