LCES Instructional Assistant​/Monitor

LCES Instructional Assistant/Monitor

Lee County Schools KY Lee County Elementary School - Beattyville, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5814289

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Immediately

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: N/A

BASIC FUNCTION: Assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a classroom setting. Assist in providing instruction to individuals or small groups. Monitor and report student progress.

• Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics and demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.
• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher and 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.
• 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.
• Provide supervision to the class in absence of the teacher.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Basic subjects taught, 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.

• 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.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately; print and write legibly.
• 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.

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.

• Annual development of a Professional Growth Plan.
• Evaluated annually by the principal in accordance with classified personnel standards.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.
• Experience working with children in an organized setting preferred.
• Successful completion of one of the following:
  Associates Degree or Two (2) years of full‑time college study or KY Para‑educator Assessment.
• If you don't have one of these degrees you may use this application and apply as an Instructional Monitor.

Position Type: Full‑Time