Instructional Assistant
Job in
Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky, 41014, USA
Listed on 2026-03-03
Listing for:
Covington Independent Public Schools
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant
Date Posted:
10/15/2024
Location:
Sixth District Elementary
COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
POSITION VACANCY
POSITION: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
SCHOOL/PROGRAM: SIXTH DISTRICT ELEMENTARY
DATE POSTED: OCTOBER 15, 2024
Final date to receive applications: POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate as required by Kentucky law or
- Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (60 Hours of Coursework); or
- Obtained an associates (or higher) degree.
- Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including math, 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.
- Learn 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.
- 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 student's behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
- Operate instructional and office equipment.
- Assists a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups typically in programs with exceptional children or equivalent programs; monitor and report student progress.
- Tutor individuals or small groups of students typically with a disability or handicap, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
- Participate as member of an instruction team including remediation teams; develop appropriate relationships with parents and team members; serve as resource person to the student personnel evaluation 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 determining English proficiency of identified students.
- Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information; read, understand and assist in implementing, recording and monitoring student's IEP.
- 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 audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
- Assist in overseeing students while in labs or other activities; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
- Assist students in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of outer wear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory and others; assist students in getting on and off the bus.
- 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 in-service training programs as assigned.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
CONTRACT: 185 days
SALARY: $16.15 - $26.82/hourly depending on experience
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
- Complete the online application at:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..us
- Complete the Classified application
- Please direct questions about the online application process to Aisha Payne at or aisha.paynechools.us
- This position will be filled as soon as possible. All applications will be evaluated and screened.
- For information regarding this position, please contact Joseph Moran anchools.us
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