District MSD Instructional Assistant @ OHES

District MSD Instructional Assistant @ OHES

Grayson, Kentucky – Carter County, KY – Open in Google Maps

Job : 5747069
Final date to receive applications: Jun 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: May 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Basic Function: Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitor and report student progress.

Representative Duties:

• Tutor individuals or small groups, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
• Participate as a 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; assist students with lab work as necessary.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom and attendance records.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio‑visual equipment, educational training equipment, and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Assist in overseeing students while in labs; provide 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; 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.

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 record‑keeping techniques.

Abilities to:

• 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 students’ behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

Any combination equivalent to a high school diploma, G.E.D. certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by KY law and some experience working with children in an organized setting.

Must pass the Para educator Test in accordance with State regulations or have 48 college hours.

• Nicki Hall, Director of Special Ed
• Central Office
• Phone: 606‑474‑6696