Contract:         180 Days / 7 Hours per Day  / Instructional Assistant Salary Schedule

Reports to:      Director of Federal Programs

Job Function:   Serve as a Family/Home-to-School Liaison

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Provide translation services as applicable
• Assist the English Learner (EL) teacher in maintaining records that determine academic and behavioral needs
• Make direct contact with families via phone, Remind or other messaging system, email, and in-person when applicable
• Collaborate with Family Resource Youth Service Centers (FRYSCs) to find resources for students and families
• Assist classroom teachers in helping them to understand EL subgroup populations and their diverse needs
• Complete necessary training to assist in the administration of WIDA screeners and ACCESS testing
• Be available for phone calls during the school day to assist with emergency needs and enrollments
• Use grammatically correct language which includes age-appropriate vocabulary, first person language, appropriate tone of voice, and reinforcement procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of individual students and their families, as well as all student educational records.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations including PBIS and de-escalation techniques. May require annual training and re-certification in safe crisis management. Complete all required yearly training.
• Maintain regular attendance. Report your absence to the supervisor and in the absence reporting system as specified by the district.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Preference will be given to individuals with bilingual skills.

Minimum qualifications: 48 college credit hours, successful completion of the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment, or completion of an associate degree.