Full-Time Special Education Aide & Student Support

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

Job summary

Crossroads Elementary in Bath County Schools, KY, is hiring an Exceptional Child Paraprofessional. The position supports special education students, follows IEPs, and works under the direction of teachers and coordinators. 185 days, 6.5 hours per day, with salary at $12.30 per hour.

The ideal candidate has 60 college credits or an associate degree or passed the Kentucky Paraprofessional Test, and will assist with daily living skills, classroom activities, and behavior management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists student in maneuvering around the school building.
• Carries out duties assigned by the FMD teacher, special education coordinator, and principal including daily living skills.
• Performs activities stated on the student’s IEP.
• Assists with classroom instructional activities for the handicapped student.
• Performs physical/occupational activities as directed by therapists/teachers.
• Assists student in physical education activities with instructors.
• Participates in community-based instructional activities.
• Supports student in other instructional activities while away for therapies.
• Reinforces lessons and provides direct practice assistance.
• Reinforces lessons and provides direct practice assistance (duplicate item).
• Attends IEP meetings/parent conferences as directed by the teacher.
• Be familiar with tornado and fire evacuation procedures.
• Interprets school programs and policies positively within the community.
• Keeps records as designated by school staff.
• Assists in non-teaching duties as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality of all school records.
• Familiarizes with board policies and special education policies for the role.
• Adheres to the working day as specified for the position.
• Familiarizes with medical equipment/assistive devices used by students.
• Assists in student behavior management as needed.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Serves as a bus monitor for the handicapped bus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

60 hours college credit

Associate's Degree

Kentucky Paraprofessional Test

Job description

Crossroads Elementary in Bath County Schools, KY, is hiring an Exceptional Child Paraprofessional. The position supports special education students, follows IEPs, and works under the direction of teachers and coordinators. 185 days, 6.5 hours per day, with salary at $12.30 per hour.

The ideal candidate has 60 college credits or an associate degree or passed the Kentucky Paraprofessional Test, and will assist with daily living skills, classroom activities, and behavior management.