Preschool Instructional Assistant

Basic Function

Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitor and report student progress

Qualifications

• Must verify completion of at least two years of study (48 hours) at an institution of higher education or an Associate's degree
• Or
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality through a formal state or local academic assessment (Para Educator Exam given at Hopkinsville Community College)
• Must meet the requirements for a criminal record check as specified by Kentucky state law
• Must meet health requirements as specified in district personnel policy
  
  

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND HAVE A LETTER, PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL, FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE EMPLOYEE IS CLEAR TO HIRE BASED ON NO FINDINGS OF SUBSTANTIATED CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.