Instructional Assistant-Media Center

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

Will be an ambassador for Spencer County Public Schools and commit to offering excellent customer service to students, parents, and staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student
• Participate as 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 if required
• Transport students to and from activities and assist in preparation 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 as necessary
• 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 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 student in getting on and off the bus
• 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 other duties as assigned
• Maintain regular attendance

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND HAVE A LETTER, PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL, FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE EMPLOYEE IS CLEAR TO HIRE BASED ON NO FINDINGS OF SUBSTANTIATED CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT