Special Education Instructional Assistant

Special Education Instructional Assistant – Garth Elementary School

Scott County School District, KY
Georgetown – Garth Elementary School (015)
Starting Date:
July 1, 2025

Interview Policy
Interviews may be conducted before the posting closes. This position is for the 2026‑2027 school year.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of the para educator exam or 64 credit hours of college credit
• Willingness to receive Safe Crisis Management training during the first year of employment

N/A – Works with students under the guidance of the classroom teacher

• Prepares classroom activities, delivers specially designed instruction, and assists in implementing adaptations, modifications, and accommodations to the general curriculum under guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Performs clerical duties as directed by the teacher.
• Provides health services and assists students with self‑care under direction of the supervising teacher, including toileting, dressing, tube feeding, catheterization, and other needs.
• Assists in gathering and recording student progress data.
• Collaborates with the teacher to create, select, adapt, and evaluate materials appropriate for students with special needs.
• Provides support during small group instruction and individual sessions under the classroom teacher’s guidance.
• Supports students across settings, including the resource room, regular classroom, building, and community.
• Makes a patient attitude during stressful situations.
• Assists students with mobility challenges, including lifting, positioning, and using gross motor equipment such as standers and wheelchairs.
• Collaborates with therapists (PT, OT, Speech, etc.) in implementing therapy recommendations under direction of the supervising teacher per IEP.
• Assists in implementing IEP goals, behavior support, and management plans.
• Provides assistance in managing student behavior, including inappropriate or forceful behaviors, and may implement de‑escalation and safe physical intervention strategies.
• Adheres to ethical standards and confidentiality regarding student information.
• Refers parent requests for information about their child to the teacher.
• Works as a cooperative team member, fostering positive relationships throughout the building.
• Prevents self‑harm or harm to others in crisis situations using techniques learned in Safe Crisis Management training.
• Maintains Safe Crisis Management certification after initial training.
• Completes other tasks assigned by the supervising teacher or principal.

• Punctual and regular attendance.
• Work performed while standing, sitting, and/or walking.
• Ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Ability to bend, squat, crawl, climb, and reach.
• Capability to lift, carry, push or pull light objects and students up to 50 lbs.
• Requirement to pass safe crisis management training.

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Hope Mitchell, Principal
• Garth Elementary School (015)
• Email: hope.mitchellchools.us