Instructional Assistant MSD Classroom

MSD Instructional Assistant 

• Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups, monitors, and report student progress.
• Instructional Assistant assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting.
• Instructional Assistant work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 student’s behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Strictly adheres to the Kentucky Certified Code of Ethics (704 KAR 20:680)
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, written language, and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light objects and students up to 25 lbs.

 Full Salary Schedules are located on the district website.  Staff>Human Resources>Financial Reports

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FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A LETTER, PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL, FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE APPLICANT HAS NO ADMINISTRATIVE FINDINGS OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES.

DISCLAIMERS AND OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION • The work environment described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. • This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Salary : $13 - $17