Instructional Assistant

All Successful applicants will be required to pay for the following to the Board of Education: Fingerprint Background Check $53.25 Drug Test $35.00 Child Abuse and Neglect $10.00 You can contact Human Resources for additional information. POSITION SUMMARY: Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitors and report student progress. Instructional Assistant I incumbents assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting. Instructional Assistant II incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action. REPORTS TO: Principal 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. Prepare and organize lessons as direct by the teacher; administer and score a variety of test according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students. Assist in administering diagnostic and other test; 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 material; 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 students needs. Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary. Assure the 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. EDUCATION: 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. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.