Itinerant Preschool Instructional Assistant - 2 Year Position (2 Positions Available)

Rockcastle County School District•Mount Vernon, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a two-year position as part of a two-year pilot program for all-day preschool. The Instructional Assistant I assists a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students, monitors and reports student progress, and performs a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting.

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.
Must take a paraeducator test, given by the school district or provide documentation of 64 college credit hours.

Responsibilities

Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher.
Maintain records of student progress.
Participate as a member of an instructional team, including remediation teams.
Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher.
Administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines.
Assist in determining the English proficiency of identified students.
Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.
Monitor and report the 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.
Maintain attendance records.
Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits.
Operate audio-visual equipment, educational training equipment and 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.