Instructional Assistant- Preschool

Classified Position for the 2025 - 2026 School Year

Applications will be accepted through June 10, 2025 or until filled

* 3 Positions Available

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist a teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups typically in programs with exceptional children or equivalent programs; monitor and report student progress.

REPORTS TO: Principal or designee

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

48 college credits or passing score on the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment (KPA)

Demonstrated competent language skills

Effective communication skills

Successful experience working with children, individually or in groups, including the ability to read and understand meaning of words and ideas associated with them and to use them effectively

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

Ability to operate instructional and office equipment

Demonstrated knowledge of computer operations and functions

Knowledge of basic record keeping techniques

Experience in a diverse workplace

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Instructional Assistant II employees support certified teachers by executing various assistance tasks within a standard classroom environment. Instructional Assistant II employees operate within a more intricate program, usually necessitating advanced skills and greater autonomy in their actions.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Regular and reliable attendance is a requirement and essential function of the position

Tutor individuals or small groups of students typically with a disability or handicap, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress

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.

Transport students to and from activities and assist in preparation for treatment as required

Reads, understands, and assists in implementing, recording, and monitoring students’ individual education plan (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

Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips

Assists in routine classroom duties such as collecting materials, preparing displays. teaching centers, and bulletin boards, keeping files of instructional materials, and maintaining clean, safe, and organized classroom

Assists teacher in implementing all policies and regulations governing student conduct for the classroom and related school activities

Assist, perform, and maintain records of student health services as delegated, supervised, and/or trained by a nurse or other health care provider. These services may include, but are not limited to, the administering of medication, external catheter care, administration of feedings via a gastrostomy tube when the tube is in a mature stoma site with sustained skin integrity, blood glucose testing when sample is obtained from a capillary site, and selected ambulation, positioning, turning, or exercise program

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

Perform bus monitoring duties as needed

Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned

Perform other duties assigned by the teacher, principal, and/or superintendent or his/her designee

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work at times requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights. The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Glasgow Board of Education’s policy on evaluation of classified personnel. Evaluations will be conducted by the building principal or his/her designee.

The Glasgow Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, genetic information, limitations due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or disability in employment, educational programs, or activities.