Substitute Instructional Assistant

• Position Type: Substitute - Classified/ Substitute Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 6/23/2022
• Location: Edmonson County Board of Education

PRINCIPAL

• Shall have a working knowledge of computers.
• Shall have demonstrated people skills to indicate ability to function in a team oriented environment.
• Shall have a high school diploma or GED Certificate as required by Kentucky law.
• Shall have some experience working with children in an organized setting.
• Shall have successful completion of Kentucky Para educator Assessment; or completed 2 years of study at an institution of higher education; or obtained an associates degree (or higher).

To assist an on-site director, classroom teacher or other responsible staff member in providing a safe and quality environment for students.

• Shall determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Shall present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school's genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
• Shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
• Shall work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
• Shall carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
• Shall react positively to directives.
• Shall have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals and staff.
• Shall maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student's educational records.
• Shall strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Shall adhere to School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.

• Shall monitor students on a one-to-one basis, in small groups or in large groups to ensure their safety.
• Shall follow procedures to safeguard the health and safety of students.
• Shall assist the on-site director, classroom teacher or other responsible staff members in planning various activities for the students.
• Shall assist with organizing materials for conducting special training activities.
• Shall promote positive parent and child interactions and activities.
• Shall participate in staff activities and in special training programs.
• Shall perform any other duties related to the position as assigned by the supervisor.
• Shall tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Shall maintain records of student progress.
• Shall participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
• Shall prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher.
• Shall administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines.
• Shall assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.
• Shall assist in administering diagnostic and other tests.
• Shall score and record test information.
• Shall monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures.
• Shall report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Shall check and assist students with lab work as necessary.
• Shall perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials.
• Shall operate copy machines.
• Shall maintain classroom records.
• Shall maintain attendance records.
• Shall 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.
• Shall assist in overseeing students while in labs.
• Shall provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Shall assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Shall confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Shall contact parents of students who are absent.
• Shall make home visits as necessary.
• Shall assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Shall direct group activities of students as assigned.
• Shall assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned.
• Shall assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
• Shall participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Shall perform any other duties related to your position as assigned by the supervisor.