ACIC ISS Instructional Assistant

Basic Function

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

Representative Duties

• 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.
• 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.

Knowledge And Abilities

• Knowledge of: 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.

• Ability To: Build and maintain strong positive relationships with students and staff;
• 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.

Education And Experience

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and some experience in working with children in an organized setting.

Potential Additional Requirements

• Two years of college study;
• Associate degree;
• Passing a state assessment like the ParaPro test, demonstrating ability to assist with instruction in core subjects.