Instructional Assistant II - Sp Ed Aide

Instructional Assistant II – Sp Ed Aide (6.5 hours/day; 181 days/year)

Daviess County School District, Tamarack Elementary School – Owensboro, Kentucky

Assist teachers in designated instructional, non‑instructional, management, and clerical tasks. Activities are determined by student needs. Aides may conduct community‑based instruction and classroom activities with appropriate direction and supervision.

• Maintain confidentiality of student records and classroom activities.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and maintain good attendance.
• Attend and complete professional development meetings.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward school, students, staff, and community.
• Conduct classroom or community instruction under teacher supervision.
• Assist in administering classroom assessments for instructional planning.
• Assist in adaptive physical education and fine/gross motor activities.
• Assist children with self‑care activities such as feeding, toileting, and diapering.
• Tutor individually and in small groups without direct supervision.
• Assist in reviewing home and seat‑work activities.
• Assist children with oral and written communication, make‑up work, and hands‑on activities.
• Observe and record student behavior; support behavior‑management systems.
• Participate in reading and storytelling activities.
• Help each child develop socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically at their own pace.
• Carry out duties with patience, kindness, professionalism, and empathy.
• Collect and prepare materials; manage displays and teaching centers.
• Record written materials for children with visual or physical disabilities.
• Help children resolve conflicts with peers.
• Implement safety measures and assist students when necessary.
• Use technology and modern office equipment.
• Assist in classroom organization and management.
• Assist students with bus behavior when on a special‑education bus; assist on field trips.
• Assist certified persons in implementing policies and regulations governing student conduct.
• Act in accordance with bylaws, policies, and applicable laws.
• Administer health services, including medication, medical equipment, and clinical procedures (training provided).
• Demonstrate loyalty and dedication to the goals of Daviess County Public Schools.

• High‑school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree, or 48 college credit hours, or pass a state–approved test.
• Capable of working with students who may have physical, intellectual, emotional, and/or behavioral exceptionalities.
• Basic computer skills (mouse, keyboard, email, websites).
• Classroom‑management techniques.
• Documentation and record‑keeping techniques.
• Communication skills.
• Team‑work cooperation.
• Knowledge of assigned program policies and objectives.

Year‑to‑year contract; participation in Kentucky Public Pension Authority (KPPA).

• Carrie Munsey, Principal – Tamarack Elementary School
• Phone: 270‑852‑7550
• Email: carrie.munseychools.us