BASIC FUNCTION:   Assist in the implementation of education programs by providing comprehensive assessments, evaluations and instruction to meet the needs of parents and children, including home visitation and instruction.

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:  The levels of Instructor are distinguished by independence of action and degree of judgment exercised.  The Instructor I receives closer supervision while Instructor II provides assistance to others and serves as a resource.  The Instructor III provides leadership as well as assisting in program design.

  

     KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Basic learning theory applicable to the student group served.
• Students with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds.
• Basic subjects taught in District schools including arithmetic, reading, writing, grammar and spelling.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Applicable sections of Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws.
• Health and safety regulations.

 

     ABILITY TO:

• Provide instruction working with children and parents with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain routine records.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Plan and organize work.

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 

     Any combination equivalent to:  high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and some instructional experience in a classroom environment working with children and parents with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds.

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  Crime Check, CAN check, Physcial Exam, TB risk assessment & drug screen are all requirements for this postion. 

This position is:

• a minimum of 4 hrs and maximum 8 hrs per day; hours are typically 2-6 pm 
• a minimum of 180 days and a maximum of 239 days per year
• Paygrade 16
• Listed as districtwide.  Location is subject to change based on program's need.