Morgan County High School Instructional Assistant

2026-27 Morgan County High School Instructional Assistant

Morgan County Schools – Morgan County High School, West Liberty, Kentucky.

Job : 5834472
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

For this type of employment, state law requires a national and state criminal history background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the employee is clear to hire based on no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records maintained by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services as a condition of employment.

Class Code: 7320

• 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 the English proficiency of identified students.
• Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.
• Monitor and report students' behavior 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 preparing instructional and classroom materials, operating copy machines, maintaining classroom records, and maintaining attendance records.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays, 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 good 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; 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 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.

Those working in this capacity must be highly qualified, requiring at minimum passing the para professor assessment.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Ashley Pelfrey, Principal
• Morgan County High School
• Phone:
• Email: ashley.pelfreychools.us