Instructional Assistant II - Special Education

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II
- Special Education

Nelson County Schools Boston School
- Boston, Kentucky

• Job : 5791519
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jun 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Salary Schedule/Grade: Hourly (Level
  2)
• Contracted Days and/Or
  
  Hours:
  
  Up to 183 Days, Up to 7.5 Hours Per Day
• Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
• Job Class Code: 7318
• Position Class: Classified
• Date Approved: 4/21/2026
• Reports To: Principal and/or Director
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Location: Boston, Kentucky

• 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.
• One-year experience in working with children in an organized setting.
• Certification in Safe Crisis Management, preferred.

Medicaid, First Aid/CPR, Medication/Feeding/Changing, Internet Modules

Align actions with district and school values and core priorities. Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions.

Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual students or small groups in programs with children having severe disabilities; monitor and report student progress.

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher and maintaining records of student progress.
• Participate as a member of an instructional 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 administering diagnostic and other tests; read, understand and assist in implementing, recording and monitoring student IEPs.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; reports 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 and other technology; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records.
• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audiovisual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting papers and supplies.
• Assist in overseeing students while in labs, community experience opportunities, or other activities; provide for supplies and inventory as necessary.
• Assist students in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory; and getting on and off the bus.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• 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.
• Monitor, observe and report student’s behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and play group activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.
• Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.
• Maintain appropriate professional appearance.
• Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.

• 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 and apply 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…