Special Education Instructional Assistant/Aide

Pulaski County Schools•Somerset, KY

About The Position

BASIC FUNCTION: Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual(s) or small groups; monitor and report student progress. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Instructional Assistant/Aide incumbents assist a certified teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting. Instructional Assistants/Aides incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by a 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 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 necessary. Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation fo 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, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting 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.

Requirements

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and some experience in working with children in an organized setting
Obtain an official college transcript from an accredited college with 64 college hours or pass the Kentucky Para-educators Exam

Responsibilities

Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual(s) or small groups
Monitor and report student progress
Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by a 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 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 necessary
Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation fo 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, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting 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