Instructional Assistant II - Special Education -OHS MSD

Instructional Assistant II - Special Education - OHS MSD - 2 positions - (2026/2027 school year) Job Details

Job : 5585093

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

JOB CLASS: 7318

JOB TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II – Special Education & Pre K

REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Passing Score on the Kentucky Para-educator Assessment or 48 college hours
• Previous experience working with children, preferred.
• Has met the requirements of a criminal record check as specified by Kentucky State law and other requirements as specified in district policy.
• Demonstrates competent language skills.
• Effective communication skills.

Job Description:

Under the direction of the supervising teacher or Principal, the instructional assistant participates as a member of the instructional program including tutoring students, assisting in documentation of pupil progress, preparation, and organization of materials and equipment.

• Basic subjects taught in schools, including math, science, 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.
• Basic computer skills including the use of Google, email, and website navigation.

• Maintains confidentiality of records and all information concerning students and classroom activities; refers all questions to teacher or principal.
• Reports to work promptly and on a regular basis and maintains continuity of instruction throughout the school day.
• Attends appropriate professional development meetings.
• Consistently projects a positive attitude toward the school and community.
• Assists with the administration of the classroom assessments which will be scored by the teacher for use in instructional planning.
• Assists in large‑group instruction.
• Assists children with self‑care activities as needed, i.e., feeding and toileting (diapering when necessary).
• Tutors, without direct supervision, both individually and with small groups of children.
• Assists in reviewing home and seat work activities.
• Assists children with oral and written communication, make‑up work, and hands‑on activities.
• Observes and records student behavior, assists in behavior management systems designed by the teacher to meet individual student needs; reinforces positive behavior of students.
• Participates in reading and story‑telling activities.
• Assists the teacher with helping each child develop socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically at his/her own rate.
• Collects and prepares materials and manages displays, teaching centers, and similar instructional activities.
• Records written materials for children who have visual or physical disabilities.
• Helps children solve personal conflicts with other children.
• Is familiar with fire and tornado exit procedures and crisis policies, and assists with implementation as necessary.
• Works with audio‑visual equipment, copying machines, etc.
• Assists in classroom organization and management.
• Assists on instructional field trips.
• Assists certified persons in implementing all policies and regulations governing student conduct for the classroom and related school activities.
• Administer health services to students as necessary, including, but not limited to, the administration of medication; the operation, maintenance, or health care through the use of medical equipment; or the administration of clinical procedures.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Performs all other functions deemed necessary by the teacher/principal that are reasonable and covered by local board policy or law.
• Maintain regular, predictable and punctual attendance during regularly scheduled work hours.
• Receive training in safe crisis management on an annual basis and assist with physical restraints as needed in order to keep students safe.

Indoor, environmentally controlled. Typical office environment including but not limited to…