MSD Instructional Assistant

About the Role

Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups, typically in programs serving exceptional children or equivalent programs. Monitor and report student progress. Instructional Assistant II incumbents work within a complex program requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, typically with disabilities, 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; 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 (Individualized Education Program).
• 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; operate audio-visual and educational training equipment; distribute and collect paper and supplies.
• Assist in overseeing students while in labs or other activities; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assist students with physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, and boarding or exiting the bus.
• Provide proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance to students.
• Confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary.
• Ensure 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; 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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language, and reading.
• Knowledge of safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Ability to learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Ability to communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff, and the public, including members of ethnic communities.
• Ability to perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
• Ability to print and write legibly; perform basic arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to learn procedures, functions, and limitations of assigned duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to monitor, observe, and report student behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate instructional and office equipment.

Qualifications

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 one year of experience working with children in an organized setting.

Schedule

Up to 180 days per year, 7.00 hours per day.