High School Special Ed Instructional Aide

Scott County High School (040); Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott County High School (040) in Georgetown, KY is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant for the HSC classroom for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time position supports special education students, assists with adaptations, and collaborates with teachers to implement IEP goals.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, complete the paraeducator exam or 64 college credits, and be willing to train in Safe Crisis Management within the first year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of the paraeducator exam or 64 credit hours of college credit
• Willingness to be trained in Safe Crisis Management during first year of employment

Responsibilities

• Prepares for classroom activities, delivers specially designed instruction and assists in the implementation of adaptations/modifications/accommodations to meet the needs of individual students per the IEP under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Performs clerical duties as directed by the teacher.
• Performs health services and assists students with self-care under the direction of the supervising teacher including toileting, dressing, tube feeding, catheterization, and other needs.
• Assists the teacher in gathering and recording student progress data.
• Assists the teacher in creating, selecting, adapting and evaluating materials appropriate for students with special needs.
• Assist individual students and groups of students for small group instruction and attention under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Assists students across settings including the resource room, regular classroom, the building and the community.
• Maintains a patient attitude when assisting students through stressful situations.
• Assists with students who have challenges with mobility. This includes lifting, positioning and moving the child and the proper use of gross motor equipment, such as standers and wheelchairs.
• Assist therapists in recommendations of therapy as instructed in consultation with the therapist and under the direction of the supervising teacher per the IEP.
• Assists the teacher in providing consistency in services and instruction and in implementing the student’s IEP goals, including behavior support and management plans.
• Aides in management of students’ behavior when they are exhibiting inappropriate and/or physically forceful behaviors.
• Adheres to ethics and standards of the education profession, which include maintaining the strictest confidentiality concerning students.
• Refers all parent requests for information regarding their child to the teacher.
• Functions as a cooperative team member and take responsibility for fostering and maintaining good working relationships throughout the building.
• Prevents students from harming self or others in crisis situation through use of techniques learned in Safe Crisis Management training as appropriate
• Maintains certification in Safe Crisis Management after initial certification
• Other tasks that may be assigned by the supervising teacher or Principal.

Job description

Scott County High School (040) in Georgetown, KY is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant for the HSC classroom for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time position supports special education students, assists with adaptations, and collaborates with teachers to implement IEP goals.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, complete the paraeducator exam or 64 college credits, and be willing to train in Safe Crisis Management within the first year.