Instructional Assistant II - 7318 Preschool

Hardin County School District•Elizabethtown, KY

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant II assists a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual students or small groups, typically in programs for exceptional children or equivalent programs. The position monitors and reports student progress and works within a complex program that typically requires additional skills and greater independence of action than an Instructional Assistant I. This is a part-time role for the 2026–27 school year, scheduled for 183 days per school year and seven 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 educational 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 appropriate readiness skills.
Some experience working with children in an organized setting.
Knowledge of basic school subjects, 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 learn child guidance principles and practices; communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff, the public, and members of ethnic communities; perform routine classroom clerical duties; and print and write legibly.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide quickly and accurately; understand and follow oral and written directions; learn the procedures 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 according to approved procedures, operate instructional and office equipment, and maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

Tutor individual students or small groups, reinforce and implement instruction as directed by the teacher, and maintain student progress records.
Participate as a member of instructional and remediation teams; develop appropriate relationships with parents and team members; and serve as a resource to the student personnel evaluation team.
Transport students to and from activities and assist with preparation for treatment as required.
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, score and record test information, and read, understand, implement, record, and monitor students’ IEPs.
Monitor and report student behavior and progress according to approved procedures, 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 papers and supplies.
Help oversee students in labs and other activities and maintain supplies inventory as necessary.
Assist students with physical tasks, including putting on and taking off outerwear, moving between rooms, using the lavatory, and getting on and off the bus.
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; provide health services as necessary, including medication administration, use or maintenance of medical equipment, and clinical procedures.
Direct student group activities as assigned and assist with lunchroom and playground monitoring, emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.