OCHS- Assistant for Sign Language Support (26-27)

Oldham County Schools; Buckner (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Oldham County Schools seeks an Assistant for Sign Language Support to implement educational programs for exceptional students at Oldham County High School. This role involves providing assistance in both special and general education settings and collaborating with teachers to implement individualized plans.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience working with children. The position requires a commitment to maintaining classroom management and supporting students' educational needs.

Qualifications

• Work experience with children in a group setting.
• Ability to lift, push or pull 40 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher of exceptional students in the classroom.
• Help carry out instructional programs for individual students.
• Maintains classroom management in the teacher's absence.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

High school diploma

Passing Paraeducator exam or 48 college credit hours

Job description

OCHS- Assistant for Sign Language Support (26-27) JobID: 9195

Job Information

• Position Type: ECS - Classified/Student Support Services/ ECS Aide
• Date Posted: 5/14/2026
• Location: Oldham County High School

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).