Preschool/Special Education Instructional Assistant

WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE: I nstructional Assistant -FMD/
MSD, EBD, Autism

The job title of Instructional
Assistant includes the following
working title:

• Special Education (SPED

JOB CLASS CODE: 8381
CLASSIFIED/CERTIFIED: Classi�ied
REPORTS TO: Principal/Principal designee
SALARY SCHEDULE: 135C
FLSA STATUS: N on-exempt

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
48 college credits or passing score on Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment (KPA)
Demonstrated competent language skills
Successful experience working with children, individually or in groups, including ability to read and understand
meanings of words and ideas associated with them and to use them effectively
Effective communication skills
Ability to operate instructional and of�ice equipment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated knowledge of computer operations and functions
Ability to operate instructional and of�ice equipment
Knowledge of basic record keeping techniques
Experience in a diverse workplace

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Instructional Assistant, under the direction of the supervising teacher or Principal, participates as an
integral member of the instructional program including tutoring students, assisting in documentation of pupil
progress, preparation, and organization of materials and equipment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES & EVALUATION CRITERIA
Reads, understands, and assists in implementing, recording and monitoring student’s individual education plan
( IEP)
Prepares and organizes materials and equipment for instruction and instructs pupils individually or in small
groups under the direction of the teacher
Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills under the
direction of the teacher
Reinforces positive behavior through Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

W ARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Assists in routine classroom duties such as collecting materials, preparing displays, teaching centers, and bulletin
b oards, keeping �iles of instructional materials, and maintaining clean, safe, and organized classroom
Understands and applies safe practices in classroom and playground activities
Assists teacher in implementing all policies and regulations governing student conduct for the classroom and
related school activities
Assists with paperwork and record-keeping and operation/use and maintenance of all classroom materials and
equipment
Adheres to medical precautions when assisting with positioning, lifting or carrying students and follows District
g uidelines for appropriate procedures
Performs health services, if needed, for which training will be provided
Communicates and maintains effective relationships with students, parents, and staff
Acts in accordance with the bylaws and policies set forth by the Warren County Board of Education, KRS, KAR,
and applicable federal laws and regulations
Completes all trainings and other compliance requirements as assigned and by the designated deadline
Maintains con�identiality of all information pertaining to students
Performs other duties as assigned by the teacher, Principal, and/or Superintendent or his/her designee

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is primarily sedentary. The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and �ine manipulations.
The work at times requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or
pull light weights.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
N umber of days worked will be determined by the current school calendar adopted by the Warren County Board
of Education. Salary shall be commensurate with adopted classi�ied personnel salary schedule. Leave accrual will
be as stated in Board Policy

EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provision of Warren County Board of Education
policy on evaluation of classi�ied/certi�ied personnel. Evaluations will be conducted by the Principal with input
from the supervising teacher.

12/16/2021 WCBE
07/01/2022 Revised
01/19/2023 Revised