Instructional Assistant ECE

Representative Duties

• Tutor individuals 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 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.

Knowledge And Abilities

• 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.

Education Requirements

• Must have 60 credit hours from an institution of higher education (transcript required);
• OR Hold an Associate's (or higher) Degree (transcript required)
• OR Pass the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment (KPA).