Instructional Assistant II (Special Education)
Instructional Assistant II (Special Education)
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Job Description
JOB TITLE
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II
REPORTS TO
PRINCIPAL AND/OR DIRECTOR
SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE
HOURLY (LEVEL 2)
CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS
183 DAYS 7.5 HOURS PER DAY
EXEMPT STATUS
NONEXEMPT
JOB CLASS CODE
7318
POSITION CLASSIFICATION
CLASSIFIED
DATE APPROVED
4/15/2025
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Oneyear experience in working with children in an organized setting.
Certification in Safe Crisis Management preferred.
REQUIRED ON THE JOB TRAINING
Medicaid First Aid/CPR Medication/Feeding/Changing Internet Modules
DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PRIORITY ALIGNMENT
Align actions with district and school values and core priorities.
Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions.
POSITION SUMMARY
Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual students or small groups in programs with children having severe disabilities; monitor and report student progress.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Tutor individuals or small groups of students reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher and maintaining records of student progress.
Participate as a member of an instructional team.
Transport students to and from activities and assist in preparation for treatment as required.
Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines.
Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; read understand and assist in implementing recording and monitoring student IEPs.
Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; reports 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 and other technology; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records.
Confer as needed with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas displays and exhibits operating audiovisual equipment operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting papers and supplies.
Assist in overseeing students while in labs community experience opportunities or other activities; provide for supplies and inventory as necessary.
Assist students in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off outerwear moving from room to room using the lavatory; and getting on and off the bus.
Assist students by providing proper examples emotional support a friendly attitude and general guidance.
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.
Monitor observe and report students behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and play group activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills assemblies play periods and field trips.
Participate in meetings and inservice training programs as assigned.
Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.
Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.
Maintain appropriate professional appearance.
Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics.
Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
Correct English usage grammar spelling punctuation and vocabulary.
Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.
Basic recordkeeping techniques.
Learn and apply child guidance principles and practices.
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.
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..
Operate instructional and office equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is performed while 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 weight up to 50lbs.
Employment Type
Full-Time
