2026-2027 Instructional Assistant I

CLASS TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I

JOB CLASS CODE: 7320

REPORTS TO: School Principal

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt

Approved: November 16 2020

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitors and report student progress.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Maintains regular attendance. It is an essential job function that all employees report to work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic subjects taught in the District schools including arithmetic grammar spelling language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage grammar spelling punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques
• Telephone techniques and etiquette

ABILITY TO:

• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Lift up to 100 pounds.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students parents staff and the public including members of ethnic communities.
• Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
• Print and write legibly.
• Add subtract multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn procedures functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Monitor observe and report students behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

• Work is performed with standing sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending squatting crawling climbing reaching
• Requires the ability to lift carry push or pull heavy weights up to approximately 100 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

At least 48 college semester credit hours with minimum 2.25 GPA

OR

Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment Certificate

Required Experience:

Junior IC