Instructional Assistant Job Denniston Kentucky USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Denniston

Instructional Assistant

Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitors and report student progress. 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.

Reports To:

Principal

Performance Responsibilities:

Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.

Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams.

Prepare and organize lessons as direct by the teacher; administer and score a variety of test according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.

Assist in administering diagnostic and other test; 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 material; 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 for 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 students needs.

Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary.

Assure the 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.

Education:

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.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.