Instructional Assistant/Focus and Finishing

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher;
• Maintain records of student progress;
• Participate as a 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;
• Absorb and determine 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;
• Absorb and oversee 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;
• 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 meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.

Requirements

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.

  Abilities

  • 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.