Job Description

WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE:

Instructional Assistant


The job title of Instructional


Assistant includes the following


working titles:
Title I Instructional Assistant EL Instructional Assistant Instructional Assistant

JOB CLASS CODE:

8320

CLASSIFIED/CERTIFIED:

Classi?ied

REPORTS TO:

Principal/Principal designee

SALARY SCHEDULE:

115

FLSA STATUS:

Non-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

Demonstrates knowledge of computer operations and functions


Has knowledge of basic record keeping techniques


Has 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

Implements instructional techniques and learning activities as directed by the teacher


P repares and organizes materials and equipment for instruction and instructs pupils individually or in small


groups under the direction of the teacher


Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes


Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills under the


direction of the teacher


Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and ?ield trips

W ARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Understands and applies safe practices in classroom and playground activities


Reinforces positive behavior through Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)


Assists in routine classroom duties such as collecting materials, preparing displays, teaching centers, and bulletin


boards, keeping ?iles 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


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

Number 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

02/09/2023 Revised