Instructional Support Assistant

About the Employer

Basic Function

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

Distinguishing Characteristics

Instructional Assistant I incumbents assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting. Instructional Assistant II incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action.

Representative Duties/Essential Functions

• Administer first aid and medications according to established policies and procedures.
• Perform a broad variety of health services for students.
• Assist teacher with crisis intervention and physical restraints of students.
• Assist students with personal hygiene needs: toileting, diapering, feeding, etc.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assist in overseeing 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; make home visits as necessary.
• 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.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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. + Maintain regular and predictable attendance. + 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. + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and physically restrain and control a student up to 150 pounds with assistance.
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Education and Experience

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, GED certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining GED as required by Kentucky law. Some experience in working with children in an organized setting.