Substitute Instructional Assistant

Substitute Instructional Assistant - (2026/2027 school year)

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Job : 5871830

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

JOB CLASS: 9001

JOB TITLE: SUBSTITUTE INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• 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.
• Must demonstrate and/or develop skills to operate office and educational equipment.
• Demonstrates competent language skills.
• Used on an as needed basis.
• Hourly rate: $14.05

Supervising teacher and principal.

• 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.

• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public.
• Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
• Print and write legibly.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Monitor, observe and report student behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

• Maintains confidentiality of records and all information concerning students and classroom activities; refers all questions to teacher or principal.
• Is punctual and prepared for immediate assumption of duties upon arrival at school, utilizes time appropriately and maintains good attendance
• Reports to work promptly and on a regular basis and maintains continuity of instruction throughout the school year.
• 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 hand‑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.
• Assists on instructional field trips.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Classified substitute salary schedule
• Hourly Rate - $13.50/hr

Equal Education and Employment Opportunities M/F/D

Position Type: Full Time

Job Categories:

Substitute >
Substitute:
Paraprofessional

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• David Phillips , Director of Student Services
• Central Office
• Email: david.phillipschools.us