Job Description
WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB TITLE: I nstructional Assistant -FMD/ MSD, EBD, Autism The job title of Instructional Assistant includes the following working title: Special Education (SPED FMD/MSD,EBD, Autism) Instructional Assistant JOB CLASS CODE: 8381 CLASSIFIED/CERTIFIED: Classi�ied REPORTS TO: Principal/Principal designee SALARY SCHEDULE: 135C FLSA STATUS: N on-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 Demonstrated knowledge of computer operations and functions Ability to operate instructional and of�ice equipment Knowledge of basic record keeping techniques 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 Reads, understands, and assists in implementing, recording and monitoring student’s individual education plan ( IEP) Prepares and organizes materials and equipment for instruction and instructs pupils individually or in small groups under the direction of the teacher Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills under the direction of the teacher Reinforces positive behavior through Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) W ARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Assists in routine classroom duties such as collecting materials, preparing displays, teaching centers, and bulletin b oards, keeping �iles of instructional materials, and maintaining clean, safe, and organized classroom Understands and applies safe practices in classroom and playground activities Assists teacher in implementing all policies and regulations governing student conduct for the classroom and related school activities Assists with paperwork and record-keeping and operation/use and maintenance of all classroom materials and equipment Adheres to medical precautions when assisting with positioning, lifting or carrying students and follows District g uidelines for appropriate procedures 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 N umber 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