Empowering Special Education Aide: Classroom & Community

Bath County Schools; Kentucky; On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath County Schools is seeking an Exceptional Child Paraprofessional in Kentucky to support students with special needs. The instructional assistant will help students maneuver through the school, assist with daily living tasks, and implement IEP-directed activities.

Responsibilities include assisting with classroom instruction, physical/occupational activities, and supporting therapy-related sessions under specialist direction.

Qualifications

• 60 hours of college credit or an Associate's Degree.
• Passing score on the Kentucky Paraprofessional Test.

Responsibilities

• Assists the student in maneuvering around the school building.
• Performs daily living skills tasks as assigned (hygiene, grooming, feeding).
• Performs activities as listed on the student’s IEP.
• Assists with classroom instructional activities for the handicapped student.
• Assists with physical/occupational activities as directed by therapists/teachers.
• Assists student in completing physical education activities with supervision.
• Participates in community-based instructional activities.
• Reinforces lessons and provides direct practice assistance.
• Attends IEP meetings/parent conferences when requested by the teacher.
• Familiar with tornado and fire evacuation procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of school records and matters.
• Adheres to board policies and special education policies relevant to the role.
• Assists in non-teaching duties as assigned by principal or coordinator.
• Becomes familiar with medical equipment/assistive devices used by students.
• Supports student behavior management as needed.
• Participates in professional development activities related to this position.
• Serve as a bus monitor for handicapped bus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's Degree

60 hours college credit

Job description

Bath County Schools is seeking an Exceptional Child Paraprofessional in Kentucky to support students with special needs. The instructional assistant will help students maneuver through the school, assist with daily living tasks, and implement IEP-directed activities.

Responsibilities include assisting with classroom instruction, physical/occupational activities, and supporting therapy-related sessions under specialist direction.