Instructional Assistant - Southern

Ohio County Schools•Beaver Dam, KY

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant works under the direction and supervision of certified personnel to help provide students with the best educational experience. The role supports classroom instruction and management, student learning and behavior, clerical tasks, and student care. The position is listed as 7 hours and 180 days. It reports to the Principal or the Principal’s designee.

Requirements

Two years of college-level training or successful completion of the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment test.
Competent language skills.
Three years of experience working with students from multicultural and multiethnic backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to work with children in an organized setting.
Participation in program training specified by the Kentucky Department of Education and local district.
Satisfy criminal records check requirements specified by Kentucky State Law.
Meet health requirements specified in district personnel policy.
Demonstrate or develop the skills to operate office and educational equipment.
Knowledge of basic subjects taught in district schools, 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 recordkeeping techniques.
Ability to learn child guidance principles and practices; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff, the public, and members of ethnic communities.
Ability to perform routine clerical duties, print and write legibly, perform basic arithmetic quickly and accurately, follow oral and written directions, and learn assigned procedures, functions, and limitations.
Ability to learn and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities, work cooperatively with others, operate instructional and office equipment, and care for workspace and materials.
Exhibit good physical health required to perform assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

Reinforce positive behavior and monitor, observe, and report student behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
Assist with instruction for large groups and tutor individual students and small groups.
Correct home and seat work and check standardized and informal tests.
Collect and copy materials, and prepare displays, teaching centers, bulletin boards, and other instructional activities.
Help students complete makeup work after absences and support their oral and written communication.
Participate in reading and storytelling activities and assist with hands-on, fine and gross motor, physical development, and recreational activities.
Record written materials for children with visual or other learning disabilities.
Assist children waiting to be picked up, help them resolve personal conflicts, and support them on instructional field trips.
Assist students with self-care, feeding, and toileting activities.
Work with audiovisual equipment and assist with classroom organization and management.
Participate in appropriate district in-service activities.
Maintain confidentiality of information pertaining to students and classroom activities.
Assist certified personnel in implementing policies and regulations governing student conduct in the classroom and related school activities.
Follow applicable Ohio County Board of Education policies, Kentucky statutes and regulations, and federal laws and regulations.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervising teacher and/or principal.
Maintain appropriate professional conduct, appearance, punctuality, preparedness, attendance, and use of time; accept constructive criticism; and support the mission and goals of Ohio County Schools.
Know fire and tornado exit procedures and crisis management practices, and assist with implementation as necessary.