KSB/KSD Instructional Assistant

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Louisville, KY

2d•$2,074 - $2,653•Onsite

About The Position

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Special Education and Early Learning, Division of State Schools, Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) in Louisville (Jefferson County) has an opening for a KSB/KSD Instructional Assistant. This role involves assisting students with disabilities in various settings, including classrooms, transitions between buildings and classes, school trips, and other campus activities. The assistant will work with students individually or in small groups, support classroom teachers with instructional needs and material preparation, and manage behavior-challenged students using appropriate techniques. The position also includes providing office support such as answering phones, greeting visitors, filing, and making copies, and may require covering classes when necessary. The role is within the Executive Branch, Full Time, and eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

High School graduate
Two (2) years of experience working within a school or classroom environment.
An employee in this job title at the Kentucky School for the Deaf must furnish to the agency's appointing authority within twelve (12) months of appointment or entrance into this class, documentation that he or she possesses the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) rating of "Survival" level.
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.

Nice To Haves

Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Assists students with disabilities in a classroom setting, during transition between buildings and classes and on school trips.
Works individuals or in small groups with students.
Assists classroom teachers with instructional needs.
Collaborates with teachers and accept direction and guidance from teachers.
Follows expectations established by classroom teacher.
Assists with preparation of instructional materials.
Works with behavior challenged students with appropriate behavior techniques.
Attends training offered by the school relating to education.
May cover classes when necessary.
Assists students to various activities and places in the buildings on campus.
Provides office support and coverage as needed to include answering phones, greeting visitors, filing, and making copies.
Performs other duties as assigned.