Preschool Instructional Assistant
Preschool Instructional Assistant
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30-08-2025
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Job Description
Instructional Assistant
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
125 days Monday - Thursday
Class Code: 7318
Job Summary
Assist in providing instruction to individuals or small groups monitoring and reporting student progress. The Instructional Assistant supports thelearning process by performing various tasks in a regular classroom setting working within a complex program requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action.
Key Responsibilities
- Instruction and Tutoring:
- Tutor individuals or small groups of students reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed.
- Maintain records of student progress.
- Participate as a member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
- Prepare and organize lessons as directed.
- Administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines.
- Assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.
- Behavior and Safety:
- 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.
- Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
- Classroom Support:
- Perform routine clerical duties such as preparing instructional andeducational materials.
- Operate copy machines and maintain classroom records including attendance records.
- Set up work areas displays and exhibits.
- Operate audio-visual and educational training equipment.
- Distribute and collect paper and supplies.
- Supervision:
- Assist in overseeing students in labs and other activities.
- Assist in emergency drills assemblies play periods and field trips.
- Communication and Collaboration:
- Confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
- Contact parents of absent students and make home visits if necessary.
- Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
- Student Interaction:
- Provide proper examples emotional support a friendly attitude and general guidance to students.
- Direct group activities of students as assigned.
Skills and Knowledge
- Basic subjects taught in 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.
- Child guidance principles and practices.
- Effective communication and relationship maintenance with students parents staff and the public.
- Routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
- Basic arithmetic skills.
- Understanding and following oral and written directions.
- Applying and explaining policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
- Operating instructional and office equipment.
Job Requirements
- Strict adherence to the Kentucky Certified Code of Ethics (704 KAR 20:680).
- Ability to stand sit and walk.
- Effective communication using speech vision written language and hearing.
- Use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
- Ability to lift carry push or pull light objects and students up to 25 lbs.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
- One year of experience in the operation of a motor vehicle.
Licenses and Other Requirements
- Must pass a driving record check.
- National and state criminal history background check.
- Letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating no administrative findings of child abuse or neglect.
Disclaimers and Other Pertinent Information
- The work environment described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
- This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise.
- FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A LETTER PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE APPLICANT HAS NO ADMINISTRATIVE FINDINGS OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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