Itinerant Preschool Disability Instructional Assistant II

Itinerant Preschool Disability Instructional Assistant II

Hopkins County School District – District-Wide, Madisonville, Kentucky.  school year. Full-time position, starting immediately.

• Job : 5836070
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: Jul 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Salary: Category5A per Salary Schedule
• Days: TBD
• Reports to: Assigned Teacher;
  School Principal

Instructional Assistant II – Classified Position 7318,  school year.

Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students with disabilities, monitoring and reporting student progress.

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students typically with a disability or handicap, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
• Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams; develop appropriate relationships with parents and team members; serve as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team.
• Transport students to and from activities and assist in preparation for treatment as required.
• 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; read, understand and assist in implementing, recording and monitoring the student’s IEP.
• 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 or other activities; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assist students in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off outer wear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory and others; assist student in getting on and off the bus.
• 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.
• Utilize Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as outlined at the school/district.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Adhere to the professional code of ethics.
• Successfully utilize technology as appropriate in job function.
• 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 members of 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…