Instructional Assistant Preschool; STES
Listed on 2026-06-19
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Location: Guthrie
Instructional Assistant Preschool (STES)
Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026
Job : 5776774
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jun 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Location: South Todd Elementary - Guthrie, Kentucky
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA
Summary Class Code: 7320
SUMMARY CLASS
TITLE:
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I-PRESCHOOL
BASIC FUNCTION: Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups in PRESCHOOL; monitor and report student progress.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Instructional Assistant I incumbents assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting. Instructional Assistant II incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action.
Representative Duties- Tutor individuals or small groups of students, 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; 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; 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 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.
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.
ABILITY 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: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law, some experience in working with children in an organized setting AND one of the following: 48 hours of college coursework OR an associate degree OR successful completion of KY Para educator Exam.
Job Requirements- Associate degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
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