CLASS TITLE: INSTRUCTOR IIIThis is a full-time position; 187 days per school year - this position will be assigned to specific school(s) upon hire and will work filling in for teachers at the school(s) who are absent - or assigned to other schools across the district as needed. 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; provide leadership and assistance to support functions with a minimum of supervision.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The levels of instructor are distinguished by independence of action and degree of judgment exercised. The Instructor III provides leadership as well as assisting in program design. The Instructor I receives closer supervision while Instructor II provides assistance to others and serves as a resource.REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- 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; provide leadership and assistance to support functions with a minimum of supervision.
- Implement a comprehensive education program for eligible participants.
- Provide instruction, counseling, appropriate learning materials and experiences for the participants and provide continuous evaluation of students progress and achievement.
- Plan and implement parent and child interactions and activities.
- Provide and arrange adult supports, activities and sessions.
- Plan and implement a parent involvement program which includes home visitation as appropriate.
- Promote program, interpret purpose of program to potential clients and interested persons in the community.
- Maintain accurate records on the program and provide data to appropriate personnel.
- Plan regularly with staff and participate in appropriate school meetings and activities.
- Comply with policies, rules and regulations of the School District and State or federal regulatory agencies where appropriate.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Basic instructional methods and techniques.
- Basic learning theory applicable to the 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:
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Provide instruction working with children and parents with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds.
- Monitor and evaluate students 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: bachelor's degree and three years successful teaching experience at the level of an Instructor I.LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIRMENTS: Education levels increase as required by the assignment and are recognized accordingly on the salary schedule.