Instructional Assistant-Eastern Elementary

Instructional Assistant – Eastern Elementary

Location:

Henry County Public School District, Eastern Elementary – Pleasureville, Kentucky
Starting Date:
Jul 1, 2026

The Instructional Assistant supports the certificated teacher by providing instruction to individuals or small groups, monitoring student progress, assisting with classroom tasks, and maintaining a safe learning environment.

• Assist teacher in delivering lessons to individual or small groups; maintain records of student progress.
• Participate as a member of instructional teams, including remediation teams.
• Prepare and organize lessons; administer and score various tests per guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.
• Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.
• Monitor and report student behavior per approved procedures; report progress; assist students with lab work.
• Perform routine clerical duties: prepare instructional materials, operate copy machines, maintain classroom and attendance records.
• Support teacher by setting up work areas, displays, and operating audiovisual equipment, educational training equipment; distribute and collect supplies.
• Assist in overseeing students in labs and inventory supplies.
• Provide students with examples, emotional support, friendly attitude, and general guidance.
• Consult with teachers on programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Contact parents of absent students; conduct home visits as needed.
• Ensure health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Direct group activities; assist in monitoring lunchroom, playground activities; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Participate in meetings and in‑service training programs as assigned.
• Specific to HCPS assignment:
  Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher in the absence of the regular teacher; maintain high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.
• Perform other professional tasks as assigned by supervising teacher, principal, or superintendent.

• High school diploma, certificate of completion, or GED.
• Minimum two years of study at a higher‑education institution, or an associate's or higher degree, or meet the rigorous standard of the Kentucky Para educator Assessment and local TABE test.
• Knowledge of basic district subjects (arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language, reading), safe classroom and playground practices, English usage, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members; maintain effective relationships; perform routine clerical duties; print and write legibly; execute basic math operations quickly and accurately; understand and follow oral and written directions; apply policies and procedures; cooperate with others; monitor, observe, and report student behavior; operate instructional and office equipment.

Reports to supervising teacher(s) and the principal. No supervisory responsibilities.

Salary and work year to be established by Superintendent and Board. Evaluation per Board policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.

Full‑Time

• Angie Denny, Principal – Eastern Elementary – Phone:  – Email: angela.dennychools.us