Special Education Instructional Assistant - Wayland 3 Days a Week

Special Education Instructional Assistant
- Wayland 3 Days a Week

Ohio County Schools Wayland Alexander Elementary
- Hartford, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5882318

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Special Education Instructional Assistant
Job Class #8330, 7 hours 3 Days a Week

• Two years of college level training or successful completion of the Kentucky Para educator Assessment test.
• Demonstrates competent language skills.
• Three years experience in working with students with multicultural and multiethnic backgrounds.
• Has demonstrated ability to work with children in an organized setting.
• Participates in program training as specified by the Kentucky Department of Education and local district.
• Has met the requirements of a criminal records check as specified by Kentucky State Law.
• Has met health requirements as specified in district personnel policy.
• Must demonstrate and/or develop skills to operate office and educational equipment.

REPORTS TO:

Principal or his/her designee

To assist, under the direction and supervision of certified personnel, in providing the best educational experience for all students.

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 recordkeeping techniques.

Ability To:

• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of the 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.
• Take proper care of workspace and materials.

• Reinforces positive behavior.
• Assists in instructing large groups.
• Tutors individual and small groups of children.
• Corrects home and seat work.
• Checks standardized and informal tests.
• Collects and/or copies materials and prepares displays, teaching centers, bulletin boards, and similar instructional activities.
• Assists children with makeup work as a result of absence from school or class.
• Assists students with oral and written communication.
• Participates in reading and storytelling activities.
• Assists with handson activities.
• Assists with fine and gross motor activities, physical development, and recreational activities.
• Records written materials for children who have visual or other learning disabilities.
• Assists with children waiting to be picked up by parents.
• Helps children solve personal conflicts with other children.
• Assists on instructional field trip activities.
• Assists children with selfcare activities.
• Assists with feeding and toileting.
• Works with audiovisual equipment.
• Participates in appropriate inservice activities provided by the district.
• Assists in classroom organization and management.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information pertaining to students and classroom activities.
• Assists certified persons in implementing all policies and regulations governing student conduct for the classroom and related school activities.
• Acts in accordance wit the policies as set forth by the Ohio County Board of Education, KRS, KAR, and applicable Federal laws and regulations.
• Performs other duties that may not be specifically covered in this general job description as assigned by the supervising teacher and/or principal.
• Demonstrates loyalty, dedication, and a positive attitude toward the mission and goals of the Ohio County Schools.
• Dresses appropriately for the job and is neat and well groomed.
• Exhibits good physical health required to perform tasks.
• Accepts constructive criticism willingly.
• Is punctual and prepared for immediate assumption of duties upon arrival at school.
• Utilizes time appropriately and maintains good attendance.
• Is familiar with fire and tornado exit procedures and crisis management; and assists with implementation as necessary

Position Type: Full-Time

• Adam Saalwaechter , Principal
• Wayland Alexander Elementary
• Phone:
• Email: adam.saalwaechterchools.us