Instructional Assistant-Preschool

Instructional Assistant-Preschool

McCracken District Wide - Paducah, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in McCracken County Schools

Job : 5723499

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

CLASS CODE: 8327

LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN

CLASS

TITLE:

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I - PRESCHOOL

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to young children in individual or small groups; monitor and report student progress.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Instructional Assistant I (Preschool) assists a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a preschool classroom setting. Preschool Instructional Assistant II works within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action.

BASIC REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Implement all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education and/or the school SBDM Council.
• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
• Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams, and be knowledgeable of early childhood education.
• 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.
• 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; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
• 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 training on and assist in implementing the following: state-required environmental observation tool and the state-approved developmental screener for gross and fine motor skills, cognitive functioning, communication skills, and social-emotional skills.
• Participate in ongoing Child Find activities.
• Participate in training on the nature and needs of children with autism; the nature and needs of young children and their families, including those with special needs.
• Assist in providing an environment of acceptance that helps each child develop a positive self-concept, enhance the child’s individual strengths, and foster social relationships.
• Encourage children to solve problems, initiate activities, explore, experiment, question, and gain mastery through learning by doing (concrete experiential learning.)
• Promote language understanding and use in atmosphere that encourages both communication among children and between children and adults.
• Accompany preschool teacher on home visits with children and families.
• Assist preschool teacher in collecting child outcome data for federal reporting.
• Assist preschool teacher with ongoing observation and recording of each child’s growth and development for the purpose of planning individualized instruction.
• Provide appropriate supervision during learning labs to help children develop language, math, science, social studies, and problem-solving skills.
• Provide appropriate supervision during meals to help children develop language, understanding, and problem-solving skills.
• Provide positive guidance with consistent, clear rules presented in developmentally appropriate ways.
• Provide adaptations for children with special needs.
• Maintain appropriate adult-child ratios pursuant to 704 KAR 3:140, Section 6.
• Participate in a minimum of 18 hours of job-related professional development annually.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Remain at school or assigned district location during the entire work day unless excused by the principal or the designated representative.
• Maintain a professional appearance as an example for…