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JOB TITLE
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INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I
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REPORTS TO
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PRINCIPAL AND/OR DIRECTOR
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SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE
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HOURLY (LEVEL 1)
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CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS
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183 DAYS, 7.5 HOURS PER DAY
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EXEMPT STATUS
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NON-EXEMPT
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JOB CLASS CODE
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7320
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POSITION CLASSIFICATION
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CLASSIFIED
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DATE APPROVED
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4/16/2024
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law. One year experience in working with children in an organized setting.
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POSITION SUMMARY
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Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; including with exceptional children or equivalent programs such as preschool. Monitor and report student progress.
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REQUIRED ON THE JOB TRAINING
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First Aid/CPR, Internet Modules
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DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PRIORITY ALIGNMENT
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Align actions with district and school values and core priorities.
Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions.
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PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
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Tutors individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher, maintain records of student progress.
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Participates as a member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
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Prepares and organizes lessons as directed by the teacher, administers and scores a variety test according to established
guidelines: assists in determining English proficiency of identified students.
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Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.
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Monitors and reports behavior of students according to approved procedures; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior; checks and assists students with lab work as necessary.
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Performs routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operates copy machines; maintains classroom records; maintains attendance records.
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Provides 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.
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Assist in overseeing students while in labs; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
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Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance.
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Confers, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
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Assures the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
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Directs group activities of students as assigned; assists in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assists in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
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Participates in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
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Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.
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Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.
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Maintain appropriate professional appearance.
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Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics.
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Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.
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KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
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Basic subjects taught in the District schools including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
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Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
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Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
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Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
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Basic record-keeping techniques. Print and write legibly.
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Learn child guidance principles and practices.
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Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the Public including members of ethnic communities.
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Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
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Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
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Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
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Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
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Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
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Work cooperatively with others.
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Monitor, observe and report student’s behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
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Operate instructional and office equipment.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
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Communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
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Use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
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Bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching; ability to lift, push or pull weight up to 50 pounds.
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Indoor and outdoor settings.
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