Elementary Instructional Assistant

Instructional Assistant

Anticipated Special Education Qualifications:

Education: Level I: High School diploma or GED

Level II: Minimum of 48 earned college credit hours or completion of an Associate's degree OR Level I plus 50 hours of District approved professional learning above the District required 24 professional development hours per year

Level III: Bachelor's Degree

Title I Instructional Assistant only: Meet a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, such as, but not limited to, passage of the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment (KPA)

Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics; or Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate

Meets required physical examination

Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and the community

Reports To: Principal and assigned supervising teacher

Supervises: None

Job Goal: To provide a well-organized, smoothly functional class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials

Performance Responsibilities:

Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress

Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams; develop appropriate relationships with parents and team members; serve as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team if required

Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information; read, understand and assist in implementing, recording and monitoring student's IEP as necessary

Monitor and report 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, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies

Implement strategies and procedures developed by teachers to maintain safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments

Implement strategies that promote the student's independence across all relevant educational settings

Based on program and student needs, assist teachers and related service professionals in carrying out tube feeding, catheterization, toileting, diapering (including lifting), administering medication, feeding, positioning and other health related procedures required by students who have special health care needs, and maintain appropriate records of these activities

Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations including de-escalation techniques. May require annual training and re-certification in safe crisis management

Read to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with students

Help student's master instructional content assigned by teacher

Assist with lunch, snack, and cleanup routines, as appropriate

Assist with wash-up and toilet routines, as appropriate

Help students with organization and management of materials

Operate and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes

Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations

Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned

Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, structured activity time, and field trips

Maintain regular attendance

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Physical Demands in Preschool & Special Education Assignments:

Lift floor to table up to 50 pounds/lift table to chest up to 50 pounds

Carry up to 40 pounds

Climb steps 50 up/down

Push/Pull up to 50 pounds

Prolonged periods of standing

Terms of Employment:

Days per fiscal year: Instructional Assistant (6 hours/day) (including Preschool (6.5 hours/day), Title I and Special Education): 185 days

Salary Schedule: Level I: G2 on Classified Position Index

Level II: G5 on Classified Position Index

Level III: G10 on Classified Position Index

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Evaluation: Performance of the position will be evaluated annually by Principal in collaboration with supervising teacher