Exceptional Child Paraprofessional, Owingsville Elementary

Owingsville Elementary; Owingsville (KY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Owingsville Elementary in Bath County Schools, Owingsville, KY, seeks an Exceptional Child Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities. Starting date is immediate; 185 days/year, 6.5 hours/day, or as set by the Board. Salary is $12.30 per hour, with evaluations by Principal and Special Education Director.

The role involves direct student support, behavior management, and collaboration with teachers, coordinators, and families in a dynamic special education environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists the student in maneuvering about the school building.
• Carries out duties assigned by the FMD teacher, the special education coordinator, and principal including daily living skills.
• Performs activities as stated on the students’ IEP.
• Assists with classroom instructional activities in which the handicapped student is involved.
• Performs physical/occupational activities as indicated by therapists/teachers.
• Assists the student in completing physical education activities under supervision.
• Participates in community-based instructional activities.
• Supports the student during therapies and other activities outside the room.
• Reinforces lessons and provides direct practice assistance.
• Attends IEP meetings and parent conferences as needed.
• Familiar with tornado and fire evacuation procedures.

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Exceptional Child Paraprofessional, Owingsville Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5972060
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Exceptional Child Paraprofessional -

Special Education Environmental Aide/Instructional Assistant

Instructional Assistant

Qualifications:

at least 60 hours of college credit or

an Associate's Degreeor

a passing score on the Kentucky Paraprofessional Test.

Reports To: Building Principal, Special Education

Coordinator, and Teacher.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities:

• 1. Assists the student in maneuvering about the school building.
• 2. Carries OUT duties assigned by the FMD teacher, the special education coordinator, and principal including those associated with daily living skills (hygiene, grooming, feeding).
• 3. Performs activities as stated on the students’ IEP.
• 4. Assists with classroom instructional activities in which the handicapped student is involved.
• 5. Performs physical/occupational activities as indicated by the physical therapist /teacher/occupational therapist.
• 6. Assists the students in completing physical education activities to the fullest extent possible – under direction of the P.E. instructor/ physical therapist/teacher.
• 7. Assists with community-based instructional activities.
• 8. Assists the student in any instructional classroom activities that he/she may miss while being out of the room for therapies, etc.
• 9. Reinforces lessons taught and to provide direct assistance in practice activities.
• 10. Reinforces lessons taught and to provide direct assistance in practice activities.
• 11. Attends IEP meetings/parent conferences at the discretion of the teacher.
• 12. The aide is to be familiar with tornado and fire evacuation procedures.
• 13. Interprets school programs and policies in a positive manner with the community.
• 14. Keeps records as designated by the school, teacher principal. and/or special education coordinator.
• 15. Assists in reasonable non-teaching duties as assigned by the principal and/or special education coordinator.
• 16. Maintains confidentiality of all school records and school related matters.
• 17. The aide is to become acquainted with board policies and special education administrative polices as they pertain to the position of FMD/Severe Disabilities/Physical/Orthopedic Handicapped Aide..
• 18. Adheres to a working day as specified for that school or particular position.
• 19. The aide is to become familiar with medical equipment/assistive technology devices used by the students.
• 20. Assists in student behavior management procedures/processes as needed.
• 21. Participates in professional development activities related to this position.
• 22. Serve as a bus monitor for the handicapped bus.
• 23. Performs other duties as assigned.

Terms of Service: NOTE: Due to uncertain future of students within the district, it is expected that this position be flexible and adjust to changes in schedule, work load, and responsibilities as the need arises. The principal/special education coordinator has the right to assign extra duties based on the enrollment of other children as needed.

District Administrative Personnel have the right to assign the position to another building and child as the needs arise at any time during the year.

Salary schedule set by Board of Education.

185 days/ 6.5 hours per day

or as otherwise set by the Board.

Evaluations: Principal/Special Education Director.

Yearly

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $12.30 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ashley Wells , Principal
• Owingsville Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]