Deer Park Elementary Instructional Assistant II - Sp Ed Aide

Daviess County School District•Owensboro, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant II - Special Education assists teachers with designated instructional, non-instructional, management, and clerical tasks. Activities vary according to student needs. With appropriate direction and supervision, the aide may conduct classroom or community-based instruction apart from the teacher’s physical presence. The position is at Deer Park Elementary and is contracted for the remainder of the 2026–2027 school year. It is a classified, non-exempt support position with a year-to-year contract. Compensation is commensurate with the salary range for class code 7318 on the DCPS Salary Schedule. The position is 6.5 hours per day and participates in the Kentucky Public Pension Authority (KPPA).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and one of the following: an associate degree, at least 48 college credit hours, or passing a state-approved test.
Capability to work with students who may have physical, intellectual, emotional, or behavioral exceptionalities.
Basic computer skills, including using a mouse and keyboard to navigate a computer, email, and websites.
Knowledge of classroom management techniques and documentation and record-keeping techniques.
Communication skills and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Knowledge of the policies and objectives of the assigned program and activities.
Successful completion of required post-offer, pre-employment screenings.
Follow required training and procedures when administering health services, medication, using medical equipment, or performing clinical procedures.

Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality of student records and information about students and classroom activities; refer questions to the teacher or principal.
Arrive punctually and prepared, use time appropriately, and maintain good attendance.
Attend and complete appropriate professional development meetings.
Conduct classroom or community-based instruction under teacher direction and supervision.
Assist with classroom assessments; the teacher scores the assessments for instructional planning.
Assist with adaptive physical education and fine and gross motor activities as directed by the teacher.
Assist students with self-care, including feeding and toileting, and diapering when necessary.
Tutor students individually and in small groups without direct supervision.
Assist with reviewing home and seat work, 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.
Support students’ social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development at their individual rates.
Collect and prepare materials and manage displays, teaching centers, and similar instructional activities.
Record written materials for children with visual or physical disabilities.
Help students resolve personal conflicts with other children.
Implement safety measures and procedures and assist students when necessary.
Work with technology and modern office equipment; assist with classroom organization and management.
Assist students with appropriate bus behavior when assigned to a special education bus and assist on instructional field trips.
Assist certified staff in implementing policies and regulations governing student conduct in the classroom and related school activities.
Administer student health services as necessary, including medication, medical equipment, or clinical procedures, following required training.
Act in accordance with Daviess County Board of Education policies, applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and district goals.
Carry out duties with patience, kindness, professionalism, and empathy.