EOMS - FA Aide (2026-2027)

Oldham County Schools; Crestwood (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Oldham County Schools is seeking an Exceptional Children Services Instructional Assistant for a highly structured classroom. This role involves implementing educational programs developed by the Special Education teacher and assisting students in a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and the ability to work collaboratively with children. Responsibilities include providing assistance to the teacher and maintaining classroom management, ensuring compliance with IDEA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and push 40 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Work collaboratively in a structured classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education teacher in classroom settings.
• Carry out specially designed instructional programs for individual students.
• Comply with all Federal and State IDEA guidelines.
• Maintain classroom management in the absence of the teacher.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Ability to work collaboratively

Experience with children in a group setting

Education

High school diploma

Passing Paraeducator exam or 48 college credit hours

Job description

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 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 109 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 your 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).