Instructional Assistant - OCMS

Ohio County SchoolsHartford, KY
Onsite

About The Position

To participate as an integral member of an instructional unit under the direction of a supervising teacher including tutoring students, assisting in documentation of pupil progress, attendance and preparing and organizing materials and equipment at a primary level.

Requirements

  • Two years of college-level training or successful completion of the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment test.
  • Demonstrates competent language skills.
  • Three years experience in working with students with multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds.
  • Has demonstrated ability to work with children in an organized setting.
  • Participates in program training as specified by the Kentucky Department of Education and local district.
  • Has met the requirements of a criminal records check as specified by Kentucky State Law.
  • Has met health requirements as specified in district personnel policy.
  • Must demonstrate and/or develop skills to operate office and educational equipment.
  • Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
  • Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
  • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
  • Basic record-keeping techniques.
  • Learn child guidance principles and practices.
  • Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of the ethnic communities.
  • Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
  • Print and write legibly.
  • Add, subtract, multiply, and divide quickly and accurately.
  • Understand and follow oral and written directions.
  • Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
  • Work cooperatively with others.
  • Monitor, observe and report students behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
  • Operate instructional and office equipment.
  • Take proper care of workspace and materials.

Responsibilities

  • Implement instructional techniques and learning activities as required by the Kentucky Department of Education and local District.
  • Provide tutoring, appropriate learning material and experiences for the participants and assist in continuous evaluation of students’ progress and achievement.
  • Assist with the documentation of pupil progress and attendance on a continuous basis.
  • Maintain accurate program records and provide data to appropriate personnel.
  • Plan regularly with staff and participate in appropriate school meetings and activities.
  • Prepare and organize materials and equipment for remedial instruction.
  • Participate as an integral member of the remediation and instructional team.
  • Comply with policies, rules, and regulations of the District and of State and federal regulatory agency where appropriate.
  • Promote program, interpret purpose of program to potential clients and interested persons in the community.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
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