For 2026-27 school year. Contract is 7 hours per day for 185 days per year. Instructional Assistant salary as per the Classified Salary Schedule + $2,000 annual Extra Service stipend. Benefits include state health & retirement plus additional optional.

Must have:

• Completed an Associates or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (attach transcript or diploma to application), -or
• Completed 48+ semester hours of study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education (attach transcript to application), -or
• Obtained a HS/GED diploma plus successfully completed the Ky. Dept. of Education Paraeducator Assessment. The Kentucky ParaEducator Assessment for our Instructional Assistant positions is now given weekly on Tuesday mornings at the DS Branch Library by Kristal Stanley with MCC ACE 2 Adult Education Services. The Assessment Study Guide may be reviewed at https://education.ky.gov/federal/progs/tia/Pages/Paraeducator-Program.aspx. Study support and alternate testing times are available. Applicants can call ACE 2 @ 270-824- 1819 for additional information.

**Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until a candidate has successfully fulfilled all pre-employment requirements and the vacancy is officially filled.**

BASIC FUNCTION:

Serve as the lead instructional monitor in charge of providing a safe and quality environment for students in an alternative classroom setting.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 

• Monitor students on a one-to-one basis, in small groups or in large groups to ensure their safety; follow procedures to safeguard the health and safety of students.
• Plan, organize and implement various instructional activities for students.
• Recommend materials needed to carry out activities planned.
• Confer with teachers, when needed, concerning student behavior.
• Promote positive parent and child interactions and activities.
• Participate in staff activities and in special training programs.
• Assist staff by making copies of needed assignments and/or forms.
• Assist district administration with data input.
• Perform related duties as assigned by building or school leadership. May include, but not limited to, covering internal classified and certified positions where needed and transporting students in school vehicle as needed.

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.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Use of various office machines.
• Moderate computer skills.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Health and safety regulations. 

      ABILITY TO:

• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and staff, both orally and in writing.
• Print and write legibly.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Monitor, observe and report student’s behavior according to approval policies and procedures.
• Operate various office equipment.
• Learn and apply safety procedures and regulations. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

      Any combination equivalent to a high school diploma, a G.E.D. Certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law. Some experience working with children in an organized setting preferred.

REPORTS TO: Classroom teacher and School Principal

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL (FBI) AND STATE (KSP) FINGERPRINT SUPPORTED CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK PLUS A LETTER 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 (CAN) RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. An FBI, KSP & CAN background check(s) performed for another school district of current employment or within a 6 month separation period may be accepted. KRS 160.380

As a condition of initial employment, all employees shall pass a medical examination. The medical examination shall be reported on the form required by Kentucky Administrative Regulation available at the Board of Education office. The examination shall be provided by a licensed physician, physician assistant (PA), or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Each medical examination shall include a risk assessment for tuberculosis as required by Kentucky Administrative Regulation. Individuals identified by that assessment as being at high risk for TB shall be required to undergo a tuberculin skin test. A Medical exam & TB screen performed for another school district of current employment or within a 6 month separation period may be accepted. 702 KAR 001:160

All applicants being considered for employment shall be required to submit to a urinalysis test for the detection of illegal use of drugs and alcohol. An applicant refusing to complete any part of the drug testing procedure will not be considered a valid candidate for employment with the District, and such will be considered as a withdrawal of the individual’s application for employment. If substance screening shows a confirmed positive result for which there is no current physician’s prescription, a second confirming test may be requested by the HRC. If the first or any requested second confirming test is positive, any current job offer will be revoked. The applicant will not be permitted to reapply for employment with the District for at least twelve (12) months and not until the applicant shows proof of successful completion of a drug rehabilitation program or proof that the applicant is no longer engaging in illegal drug use. A drug screen, which includes our 5 required panels, performed for another school district of current employment or within a 6 month separation period may be accepted. DSISD School Policy 03.23251

As a condition of initial employment, all employees shall complete training for the use of physical restraint and seclusion in school districts. 704 KAR 7:160