Arvin Center- Young Adult Transition Program Aide (26-27)

Oldham County Schools; Buckner (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Oldham County Schools in Kentucky seeks an Exceptional Children Services Instructional Assistant for a highly structured classroom. You will support the classroom teacher, implement instructional programs, and help with assessments and materials.

Requirements include a high school diploma or higher, paraeducator exam (or 48 college credits), and ability to lift up to 40 pounds. The role reports to a building principal and special education staff and follows district salary schedules.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children in a group setting.
• Collaborate with others and contribute to a team.
• High school diploma is required.
• Pass Paraeducator exam or have 48 college credits.
• Experience with children in a group setting is preferred.
• Must lift, push or pull 40 pounds and bend/reach as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance for the special education classroom teacher in highly structured and general education settings.
• Assist the teacher in carrying out specially designed instructional programs for individual students.
• Comply with all Federal and State IDEA guidelines.
• Assist in classroom assessments, IEP data collection, grading, and material creation.
• Attend required professional development and meetings for this position.
• Maintain classroom management and academics in the teacher's absence.
• Assist students with technology used in the classroom and school settings.
• Perform medically related services for students receiving nursing services.
• Other duties assigned by administrators and supervising teachers.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Collaborative with others

Education

High school diploma

Passing Paraeducator exam or 48 college credit hours

Job description

Arvin Center- Young Adult Transition Program Aide (26-27) JobID: 9164

• Position Type: ECS - Classified/Student Support Services/ ECS Aide
• Date Posted: 5/4/2026
• Location: Arvin Education Center

The Young Adult Transition Program at the Arvin Center is looking to hire an energetic and enthusiastic person who would like to work with this program!

Exceptional Children Services Instructional Assistant - Highly Structured Classroom

Job Goal

To implement the educational programs developed by the Special Education teacher.

Job Type

Classified. Job Class Code: 7318

Position Details

Position Type: Salary. Reports to: Building Principal / Special Education Classroom Teacher / Director of Exceptional Children Services.

Terms of Employment

Compensation will be determined based on 185 contract days on the board approved 105 salary schedule. This position requires a 7-hour workday.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work with children.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• High school diploma.
• Passing Paraeducator exam or 48 college credit hours required.
• Experience with children in a group setting.
• Must be able to lift, push or pull 40 pounds and also be able to bend at the waist, kneel and reach above the head.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provides assistance for the special education classroom teacher of exceptional students in the highly structured setting and general education setting.
• Assists the teacher in carrying out specially designed instructional programs for individual students.
• Complies with all Federal and State IDEA guidelines.
• Assists in classroom assessments, IEP data collection, grading, creating materials, individual and group instruction, and filing activities.
• Attend all required professional development and other meetings directly assigned to this position.
• Maintains classroom management and academics in the absence of the teacher.
• Assists students with technology used in the classroom and across school settings.
• Performs and documents necessary medically related services (such as feeding, meal prep, hygiene assistance, medication administration, toileting, etc.) for all students who receive nursing services.
• Other duties assigned by school administrators and/or supervising teacher(s).