JOB CLASS:  7320/7318
JOB TITLE:  EL INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I
REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL/EL Coordinator
REQUIREMENTS:
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Passing Score on the Kentucky Para-educator Assessment or 48 college hours
• Previous experience working with children, preferred.
• Has met the requirements of a criminal record check as specified by Kentucky State law and other requirements as specified in district policy.
• Demonstrates competent language skills.
• Effective communication skills
• Bilingual Skills in English and Spanish, Vietnamese, Karen, Swahili, Albanian, Bosnian, Arabic, Burmese or Kirundi
JOB DESCRIPTION:
To assist a certified teacher in providing instruction and/or supervision to individual students or students in small groups, monitor student progress, and generally help students be successful.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Basic subjects taught in schools, including math, science, 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.
• Basic computer skills including the use of google, email, and website navigation.
ESSENTIAL Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide translations oral communication from English to native language and from  native language to English.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding personally identifiable student information.
• Perform routine clerical duties as requested.
• Make home visits as requested to facilitate communication with parents.
• Assists with record keeping for students.
• Model and encourage respect and value for cultural diversity.
• Participate in professional development related to job responsibilities.
• Maintain appropriate professional appearance.
• Act as a consistent positive public relations agent for school and district programs and activities.
• Implement and adhere to all rules and regulations, policies, administrative guidelines, and directives as adopted by the Board of Education, Principal, Administrative Staff, Superintendent and School Based Decision Making Council.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the, Principal, Administrative Staff, or Superintendent of Schools.
• Assists children with self-care activities as needed, i.e., feeding and toileting (diapering when necessary).
• Perform related duties as maybe assigned.
• Demonstrate loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of the Owensboro Public Schools.
• Acts in accordance with the by-laws and policies as set forth by the Owensboro Board of Education.
• KRS and KAR, and applicable Federal laws and regulations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor, environmentally controlled.  Typical office environment including but not limited to telephones, personal interruptions, background noises.  Will require working with or near the public, parents, and children and will be subject to sounds, scents, and other related environmental factors.  This position will require dealing with conflict and requires use of sound judgement.
Physical Demands: (example)
• Light lifting
• Sitting for long periods of time
• Hand and finger dexterity
• Repetitive movement
• Standing and walking intermittently throughout a typical work day
• Kneeling, squatting, sitting on the floor, and small chairs
Travel Requirements: (Frequency and Duration)
• Less than 10% out of district
• Daily as needed within district boundaries
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Classified salary schedule based on verified experience
• Classified benefits package
• FLSA Classification: Non exempt
• Contract Days: 182
• 2020-2021 School Year
• This posting will expire:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are require of the employee for this job. Location, duties, responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.
Contracts are with the district of Owensboro Public Schools-not with the individual locations.  Location assignments are subject to change.
Equal Education and Employment Opportunities M/F/D
Primary Location Owensboro High School Salary Range Per Hour Shift Type Full Time