KSB/KSD Instructional Assistant

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KSB/KSD Instructional Assistant
Pay Grade08
Salary
$2,032.88 - $2,653.14 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education
Location
1867 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206 USA
Description
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Special Education and Early Learning, Division of StateSchools, Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) in Louisville (Jefferson County) has an opening for a KSB/KSDInstructional Assistant.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists students with disabilities in a classroom setting, during transition between buildings and classes andon school trips. Works individuals or in small groups with students.
• Assists classroom teachers with instructional needs. Collaborate with teachers and accept direction/guidancefrom 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.

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal governmentwith your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KDE will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KDE has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at or
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: High School graduate
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two (2) years of experience working within a school or classroom environment.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): 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. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office or classroom setting assisting teachers and assisting students who are hearing impaired and/or vision impaired.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Christy Ricketts at or .
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D