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JOB TITLE |
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II |
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REPORTS TO |
PRINCIPAL AND/OR DIRECTOR |
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SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE |
HOURLY (LEVEL 2) |
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CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS |
183 DAYS, 7.5 HOURS PER DAY |
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EXEMPT STATUS |
NON-EXEMPT |
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JOB CLASS CODE |
7318 |
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POSITION CLASSIFICATION |
CLASSIFIED |
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DATE APPROVED |
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. |
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One-year experience in working with children in an organized setting. |
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Certification in Safe Crisis Management, preferred. |
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REQUIRED ON THE JOB TRAINING |
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Medicaid, First Aid/CPR, Medication/Feeding/Changing, 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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POSITION SUMMARY |
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Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual students or small groups in programs with children having severe disabilities; monitor and report student progress. |
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PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES |
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Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher and maintaining records of student progress. |
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Participate as a member of an instructional team. |
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Transport students to and from activities and assist in preparation for treatment as required. |
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Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines. |
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Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; read, understand and assist in implementing, recording and monitoring student IEPs. |
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Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary. |
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Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines and other technology; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records. |
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Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs. |
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Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audiovisual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting papers and supplies. |
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Assist in overseeing students while in labs, community experience opportunities, or other activities; provide for supplies and inventory as necessary. |
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Assist students in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory; and getting on and off the bus. |
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Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance. |
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Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary. |
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Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations. |
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Monitor, observe and report student’s behavior according to approved policies and procedures. |
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Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and play group activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips. |
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Participate 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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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. |
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Learn and apply 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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Print and write legibly. |
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Understand and follow oral and written directions. |
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Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties. |
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Communicate effectively both orally 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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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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Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing. |
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Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. |
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Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching. |
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Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull weight up to 50lbs. |