COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION VACANCY

POSITION: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - ELL

SCHOOL/PROGRAM: SIXTH DISTRICT ELEMENTARY

APPLICATION DEADLINE: POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate as required by Kentucky law.
• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
• Obtained an associates (or higher) degree; or
• Met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (or as appropriate reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness).
• Speak Spanish fluently

KNOWLEDGE OF:

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

ABILITY TO:

• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• 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.
• Print and write legibly.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• 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's behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

JOB GOAL:

• Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups typically in programs with exceptional children or equivalent programs; monitor and report student progress.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, with limited English, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
• Participate as member of an instruction team including remediation teams; develop appropriate relationships with parents and team members; serve as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team.
• Transport students to and from activities and assist in preparation for treatment as required.
• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.
• Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information; read, understand and assist in implementing, recording and monitoring students Program Service Plan.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Assist in overseeing students while in labs or other activities; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Contact and communicate in Spanish with parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and out of classroom activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
• Participate in meetings and inservice training programs as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Teacher/Building Principal or Director

CONTRACT: 185 Days

SALARY: $14.20 - $24.45/Hourly, depending on qualifications

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

• Complete the online application at: (link removed)(link removed) Click on District, Employment, then follow the link to Frontline.
• Please direct questions about the online application process to Aisha Payne at Aisha.Payne@Covington.kyschools.us or 859-392-1014.
• For information regarding the position contact Susan Pastor-Richards at susan.pastor-richard@covington.kyschools.us or Joesph Moran at joe.moran@covington.kyschools.us

All applications will be evaluated and screened

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.20 - $24.45 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Elementary school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

School type:

• Public school

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working with students: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person