LaRue County Middle School Instructional Assistant- MSD

TITLE: Instructional Assistant

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: N/A

JOB FUNCTION: Assist in overall classroom procedures as directed by the teacher.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Tutor individual or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines.
• Perform routine clerical duties.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures.
• Assist students with lab work as necessary.
• Supervise the library, playground and lunch activities of pupils.
• Plan with the teacher displays and exhibits, work areas, operating educational training equipment.
• Assist with the attendance records, lunchroom reports, cumulative records and announcements.
• Assist with small group instruction, make-up work, tutoring details, reading computation, and story-telling activities.
• Deal with minor injuries or illnesses to children.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Principal and Superintendent.
  
  

Knowledge And Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
  
  

Ability Of

• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public, including members of ethnic communities.
• Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Monitor, observe and report student behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.
  
  

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL DEMANDSSeldom/Rare

Occasional

(up to 1/3 of work day)

Frequent

(1/3 to 2/3 of work day)

Repetitive

(2/3 or more of work day)

Standing/Walking--x Sitting--x-Handle/Finger/Feel--x-Reach/Push/Pull--x-Bend/Stoop/Crouch--x-Kneel/Crawl-x--Climb/Balancex---

Lift/Carry

(check frequency)

• Up to 10 lbs.--x-? Up to 20 lbs.--x-? Up to 50 lbs.-x--? Up to 100 lbs.x---? Over to 100 lbs.x---
  
  

Education And Experience

High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate and 1) completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; 2) obtain an associates (or higher) degree; or 3) met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of an the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (or as appropriate reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness).

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.