Para Educator - Special Education One Year Only

Boone County Schools; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 Paid Holidays

District annuity benefits match

Job summary

Boone County Schools is seeking a Para Educator - Special Education for Stephens Elementary School for the 26/27 school year. The position runs a 180-day calendar with hours 8:30-3:30 and offers a salary range based on experience ($17.33–$22.66 per hour).

Responsibilities include assisting in instruction, setting up seat work, supporting IEP objectives, and helping manage student behavior under the supervision of licensed staff.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• For Title I schools, two years of college or an Associate Degree, or demonstrated knowledge per state/local assessment.
• Must be able to read and follow written directions.
• One year of experience with children in an organized setting.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Ability to assist in moving children and participate in toileting as required.

Responsibilities

• Follow written guidelines and policies from supervisor.
• Complete required in-service training (12 hours annually).
• Assist in setting up daily seat work and learning centers.
• Monitor and assist students in various subjects and activities.
• Support teachers with materials, worksheets, and classroom tasks.
• Assist with testing and implementing IEP objectives.
• Manage student behavior as directed by the teacher.
• Attend classes and support students throughout the day.

Skills

CPR/First Aid certification

Experience with children

Read/follow written directions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college/Associate degree

Job description

Para Educator - Special Education One Year Only JobID: 17695

• Date Posted: 8/6/2026
• Location: Stephens Elementary School
• Date Available: 08/13/2026
• Closing Date: UNTIL FILLED

HOURS: 8:30-3:30

NOTES:

• This posting is for the 26/27 school year
• Earn between $17.33-$22.66(based on years of experience)
• 180 Day School Year Contract
• 4 Paid Holidays
• District Annuity Benefits Match

TITLE: Para educator - Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
• (Applies to Title I schools only) Completed two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education; or
• (Applies to Title I schools only) Obtained an Associate Degree (or higher); or
• (Applies to Title I schools only) Met rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrated, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness)
• Has the ability to read and follow written directions
• Has one year of experience working with children in an organized setting
• Has and maintains certification in American Red Cross/American Heart Association CPR and First Aid
• Has the ability to lift and assist in moving children of various weights numerous times per day
• Has demonstrated the ability or potential to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, and staff

REPORTS TO:

Principal and/or Director Special Education

JOB GOAL:

To relieve the teacher of tasks so that more individualized instruction can be provided for students

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be familiar with and follow written guidelines, policies, procedures and directions from supervisor related to job responsibilities
• Successfully completes annually an in-service training program of at least twelve (12) hours
• Assist in setting up daily seat work and learning center
• Check daily seatwork and homework
• Use a variety of learning approaches to work on a one-to-one basis, or in small groups, with students in all academic areas to include math, reading, spelling, science, listening and motor activities
• Operate the following equipment as needed: fluid duplicator, photocopier, laminator, overhead projector, viewer/editor opaque projector, slide projector, film projector, tape machine and record player
• Make work materials and learning aids for class
• Write assignments and work on chalkboard
• Grade papers
• Prepare and type worksheets and tests
• Carry out various secretarial duties needed by teacher to include maintenance of routine paperwork, filing, documentation, report cards
• Help administer testing
• Implement IEP objectives
• Monitor IEP objectives
• Manage student behavior as directed by teacher
• Assist students who have been out due to an absence
• Attend regular classes as directed by teacher
• Work on self-help skills
• Take students to the bathroom, and if necessary, change diapers and carryout any/all process for toileting
• Follow catheterization and other procedures, after training by School Nurse
• Generally assist with physical management of children with disabilities
• Implement fine and gross motor activities under the supervision of the occupational or physical therapist
• Assist speech therapist by giving follow-up articulation and language skills
• Assist occupational/physical therapist by providing routine exercise programs as directed by therapist
• Supervise part of class while teacher works with other students
• Facilitate Community Based instruction
• Participate in in-service training as provided by the School District
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully certified teachers
• Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Hourly ( Grade 04 - SEP )
• 32.5 hrs. per wk.
• 180 days