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INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I
TITLE:INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I
PRIMARY SUPERVISOR:PRINCIPAL
APPOINTMENT: Instructional Assistants shall be appointed annually, upon the recommendation of the Principal to the Superintendent.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Shall have a working knowledge of computers.
2.Shall have demonstrated people skills to indicate ability to function in a team oriented environment.
3.Shall have a high school diploma, GED Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
4.Shall have successful completion of Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment; or completed 2 years of study at an institution of higher education; or obtained an associates (or higher) degree.
5.Shall have some experience in working with children in an organized setting.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Shall have the ability to sit, light lifting, stoop, any and all body movements as related to the job description.
JOB GOAL:
To assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups and to monitor and report student progress.
GENERAL DUTIES and PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Shall determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
2.Shall present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school's genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
3.Shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
4.Shall work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
5.Shall carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
6.Shall react positively to directives.
7.Shall have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals and staff.
8.Shall maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student's educational records.
9.Shall strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
10.Shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
11.Shall adhere to School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.
SPECIFIC DUTIES and PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Shall tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher.
2.Shall maintain records of student progress.
3.Shall participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
4.Shall prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher.
5.Shall administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines.
6.Shall assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.
7.Shall assist in administering diagnostic and other tests.
8.Shall score and record test information.
9.Shall monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures.
10.Shall report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
11.Shall check and assist students with lab work as necessary.
12.Shall perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials.
13.Shall operate copy machines.
14.Shall maintain classroom records.
15.Shall maintain attendance records.
16.Shall 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.
17.Shall assist in overseeing students while in labs.
18.Shall provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
19.Shall assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
20.Shall confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
21.Shall contact parents of students who are absent.
22.Shall make home visits as necessary.
23.Shall assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
24.Shall direct group activities of students as assigned.
25.Shall assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned.
26.Shall assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
27.Shall participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
28.Shall ride and monitor buses when the situation deems necessary.
29.Shall perform any other duties related to the position as assigned by the supervisor.
SALARY:Commensurate with the school district's Classified Salary Schedule.