CLASS TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I
JOB CLASS CODE: 7320
REPORTS TO: School Principal
EXEMPT STATUS: NonExempt
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 audiovisual 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 inservice 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 recordkeeping 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