What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Instructional Assistant - High School - Special Education (MSD) position at Larue County Schools?
Position Type :
Support Staff / Instructional Assistant
Date Posted : 1 / 15 / 2025
Location :
Larue County High School
Date Available : 02 / 03 / 2025
TITLE : Instructional Assistant II (Special Ed IA)
REPORTS TO : Principal
SUPERVISES : N / A
JOB FUNCTION : Assist teachers with students.
181 day contract, 7 hours per day, paid on IA salary scale
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Tutor individuals or small groups of students typically with a disability or handicap, reinforcing and implementing instructions as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
- 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.
- 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 distrusting and collecting paper and supplies.
- Assist in overseeing students while in labs or other activities; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
- Assist students in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of outer wear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory and others; assist students in getting on and off the bus.
- Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
- 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.
- Maintain regular attendance.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES :
KNOWLEDGE OF :
ABILITY OF :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Seldom / Rare
Occasional
up to 1 / 3 of work day)
Frequent
1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of work day)
Repetitive
2 / 3 or more of work day)
Standing / Walking
Sitting
Handle / Finger / Feel
Reach / Push / Pull
Bend / Stoop / Crouch
Kneel / Crawl
Climb / Balance
Lift / Carry
check frequency)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate. and 1) complete two years of study at an institution of higher education; 2) obtain an associates (or higher) degree; or 3) met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of an the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (or as appropriate reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness).
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.
