Instructional Assistant II-Preschool

Instructional Assistant II-Preschool (3 positions District-Wide)

Daviess County School District District Wide
- Owensboro, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Daviess County Public Schools

• Job : 5676072
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Apr 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

JOB DETAILS

Job Class

Description:

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II

Class Code: 7320

Job Title: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II
- Preschool

Supervisory Responsibilities: NONE

Position Type: CLASSIFIED

FLSA Classification: NON-EXEMPT

Reports To: SUPERVISING TEACHER & PRINCIPAL

Location: DISTRICT-WIDE

Compensation: Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code 7320

Hours Per Day: 6.5 HOURS PER DAY

Contracted Days: 181 DAYS PER YEAR

Required:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D & pass state approved test
• Associates Degree
• Minimum of 48 college credit hours

• Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e-mail, and websites
• Classroom management techniques
• Documentation and record-keeping techniques
• Communication skills
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities

Job Summary: Assist certified teacher in providing instruction and/or supervision to individual students or students in small groups, monitor student progress, and generally help students be successful.

Essential Functions,

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work effectively with individual students and/or small groups of students on assigned materials and reinforcing concepts taught by certified teacher(s).
• Effectively communicate assignments and instructions to students.
• Follow all safety and emergency procedures established by the district and/or school.
• Assist certified teacher with classroom management and student conduct.
• Must use sound judgement and reasoning to adapt as necessary in the absence of the regular instructional assistant and seek guidance from supervising teacher or administrator when appropriate.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the classroom.
• Protect confidential information of students and fellow staff members.
• Assure compliance with federal, state and district policy, administrative procedures and all other procedures/policies applicable to assignment.
• Prioritize, plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with tact and patience.
• Follow proper reporting procedures for all matters including but not limited to behavioral issues, bullying, suspected child abuse or neglect, etc.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Support employee with year-to-year contract
• Participates in Kentucky Public Pension Authority (KPPA)

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Elizabeth Caudill, Preschool Coordinator
• District Wide
• Phone:
• Email: elizabeth.caudillchools.us