What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Instructional Assistant I position at PENDLETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
CLASS TITLE : INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I
JOB CLASS CODE : 7320
REPORTS TO : School Principal
EXEMPT STATUS : Non-Exempt
Approved : November 16, 2020
BASIC FUNCTION :
Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitors and report student progress.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES :
- 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.
- Maintains regular attendance. It is an essential job function that all employees report to work.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES :
KNOWLEDGE OF :
ABILITY TO :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
At least 48 college semester credit hours with minimum 2.25 GPA
Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment Certificate
