POSITION SUMMARY:  Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitors and report student progress.  Instructional Assistant I incumbents assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting.  Instructional Assistant II incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action.

REPORTS TO:  Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
2. Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
3. Prepare and organize lessons as direct by the teacher; administer and score a variety of test according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.
4. Assist in administering diagnostic and other test; score and record test information.
5. 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.
6. Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom material; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records.
7. 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.
8. Assist in overseeing students while in labs; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
9. Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
10. Confer, as needed with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet students needs.
11. Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary.
12. Assure the health and safety practices and regulations.
13. 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.
14. Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
15. Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:  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.

EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.