Position: Part - Time Instructional Assistant
Grade Level: K-8
Reports To: Principal
Work Year/Day: 2026-2027, 5 Days per Week, 181 days, 4 hours per day
Salary/Grade: Anchorage Independent Classified & Certified Salary Schedule, Classified Salary Schedule Grade V & Grade VI, Grade and step is determined by experience and education
Requirements:
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High School Diploma or G.E.D.
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Passing score on the Kentucky Para-Educator Assessment Exam or forty-eight (48) college credit hours.
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Previous experience in a school setting is preferred.
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Technology skills preferred (teleconferencing, Google tools, creating videos, etc.).
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Knowledge of child growth and development/interest in children.
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Criminal Background Check (upon offer of employment)/KY Cabinet for Families and Children verification letter of no history of substantiated abuse/neglect.
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Minimum of three (3) references.
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Requires the ability to lift and carry moderate weight.
Scope of Responsibilities: Acts as instructional assistant to teacher. Helps teacher with the instruction and supervision of children. Maintains a positive attitude and helps improve the learning environment.
Performance Responsibilities:
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Assists with the implementation of the teacher’s lesson plans and instruction.
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Interacts one-on-one with students who need help.
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Is assertive in keeping students on task while remaining sensitive to students’ needs, abilities, and ages.
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Monitors students during special recreational activities.
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Helps special area teachers by supervising class-to-class and assists in class when needed.
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Assists in helping publish students’ books and other writing.
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Runs copies for teachers.
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Assists with grading and averaging of grades.
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Helps with bulletin boards.
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Accompanies teacher on field trips.
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Helps classroom management of student work.
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Helps set up materials for classroom projects.
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Helps with housekeeping chores for opening and closing of school.
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Assists teachers with portfolios as needed.
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Administers health services, which may include provision of direct health care, administration of medication, including the operation, maintenance, or health care through the use of medical equipment; or the administration of clinical procedures, if trained and properly delegated authority to perform the service by a physician or nurse.
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Supports exceptional children as assigned by the principal.
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Completes training as required.
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Completes other tasks as assigned.
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