HLOE Instructional Assistant-Kindergarten

McCracken•Paducah, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position functions as an Instructional Assistant I in a kindergarten classroom, supporting a certificated teacher. The role involves assisting with instruction for individual or small groups of students, monitoring their progress, and maintaining records. The assistant will help prepare and organize lessons, administer and score tests, and monitor student behavior and progress. Duties also include performing clerical tasks, preparing classroom materials, operating equipment, and providing emotional support and guidance to students. The role requires ensuring student health and safety, assisting with group activities, and maintaining professional conduct and attendance.

Requirements

High school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
Some experience in working with children in an organized setting.
48 hours college credit evidenced by college transcript or successful completion of Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment test.
Knowledge of basic subjects taught in the 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.
Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Knowledge of basic record-keeping techniques.
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.
Ability to print and write legibly.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Ability to monitor, observe and report students behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
Ability to operate instructional and office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with early childhood education.

Responsibilities

Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students.
Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher.
Maintain records of student progress.
Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher.
Administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines.
Assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.
Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.
Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures.
Report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
Check and assist students with lab work as necessary.
Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials.
Operate copy machines.
Maintain classroom records and attendance records.
Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits.
Operate audio-visual equipment and educational training equipment.
Distribute and collect paper and supplies.
Assist in overseeing students while in labs.
Provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
Contact parents of students who are absent.
Make home visits as necessary.
Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
Direct group activities of students as assigned.
Assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned.
Assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Remain at school during the entire school day unless excused by the principal or the designated representative.
Maintain a professional appearance as an example for students.
Incorporate the use of technology in daily tasks.
Maintain regular attendance.
Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics.