Instructional Assistant II North Park​/Preschool

Instructional Assistant II - 7318-16 - North Park/Preschool

Hardin County School District North Park Elementary School - Radcliff, Kentucky

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

This position is for the 2026/2027 school year. The Instructional Assistant II assists a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups, typically in programs with exceptional children or equivalent programs, and monitors and reports student progress.

• Tutor individual or small groups of students typically with a disability or handicap, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
• Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams; develop appropriate relationships with parents and team members; serve as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team.
• Transport students to and from activities and assist in preparation for treatment as required.
• 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; read, understand and assist in implementing, recording and monitoring the student’s IEP.
• 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 or other activities; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assist students in physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outer wear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, assisting with bus transfer.
• Provide emotional support, friendly attitude, and general guidance to students.
• Confer with teachers regarding programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Contact parents of absent students; make home visits as necessary.
• Ensure health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Administer health services to students as necessary, including medication administration and related care.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
• Participate in meetings and in‑service training programs as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of basic subjects taught in the District schools: 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, including members of ethnic communities.
• Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
• Print and write legibly.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and 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 students’ behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward…