About this role
CLASS TITLE: INSTRUCTOR III This 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.