Instructional Assistant ; Special Education - Manchester Elementary

Instructional Assistant I (Special Education) - Manchester Elementary

Clay Manchester Elementary – Manchester, Kentucky

Job : 5813761

Final date to receive applications: Jul 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Class

Title:

Instructional Assistant I – Special Education

Duration: 180 Days @ 7 Hours a Day

Basic Function: Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; 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.

• 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 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.

• Complete student documentation as directed by certified staff (daily log/journal, behavior/instructional charting, medical log/forms etc.).
• Follow schedule developed by Principal and/or Supervisor, including beginning and ending time.
• Complete biweekly Instructional Aide Log and attach to time sheet.
• Participate in a minimum of 18 hours of Professional Development as assigned by the District and/or SBDM Council.
• Implement components of Section 504 plans, which may include medical and physical procedures.
• Administration of medication and perform required health services such as tube feeding, catheterization, diabetic testing, etc., based on student needs when delegated by a physician, advanced registered nurse practitioner or registered nurse; appropriate training and supervision by the school nurse will be provided.
• Assist in providing environmental, instructional, or assessment modifications based on student needs.
• 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; and if necessary assist in bus monitoring.
• Assist students in such physical activities as putting on and taking off outer wear, moving from room to room, using the restroom, grooming and other self‑help tasks.
• Assist students in getting on and off the bus.
• Perform basic life support and…