Special Education Instructional Assistant​/Aide

Special Education Instructional Assistant/Aide

Location: Northern Elementary, Somerset, Kentucky

Job : 5307094

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $11.62 Per Hour

Basic Function: Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups; monitor and report student progress.

Representative Duties:

• Tutor individuals or small groups, reinforcing and implementing instruction; maintain records of student progress.
• Participate as a member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
• Prepare and organize lessons, administer and score tests, 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; report progress on performance and behavior; assist students with lab work as necessary.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparing instructional and classroom materials, operating copy machines, maintaining classroom and attendance records.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays, exhibits, operating AV equipment, educational training equipment, and distributing/collecting supplies.
• Assist in overseeing students in labs; provide supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude, and general guidance.
• 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 practices and regulations.
• Direct group activities; assist in monitoring lunchroom, playground, emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D.; some experience working with children in an organized setting. Obtain an official college transcript from an accredited college with 64 college hours or pass the Kentucky Para‑educators Exam.

• Daniel Hill, Principal
• Northern Elementary
• Phone:
• Email: daniel.hillchools.us