Paraeducator - Sayre Lower School

Sayre School; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sayre Lower School is seeking a dedicated paraeducator to join our elementary team for the 2026/2027 school year. The role supports 1st–4th grade students, working with small groups and individuals inside and via pull-out sessions, under lead teachers.

It also acts as a floater for substitutes, with a 7.5-hour day in a full-time capacity. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (Associates or Bachelor's preferred) and prior experience with elementary students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; an associate or bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Experience working with elementary-aged students is expected.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
• Kindness and a sense of humor, with professionalism per Sayre School policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classrooms as needed.
• Work with students in small groups for reading and math, with enrichment if appropriate.
• Collaborate with lead teachers for academics.
• Serve as a substitute when teachers are absent or in meetings.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Patience with children

Education

High school diploma

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Sayre Lower School seeks a dedicated and compassionate paraeducator to join our collaborative elementary team for the 2026/2027 school year. This person will play an important role in providing additional academic support and reinforcement to our 1st through 4th grade students as needed. Working under the supervision of lead teachers, the para educator will work with small groups and individual students both inside the regular classroom and through a pull-out model. This role will work with multiple teachers and will require someone to have good time management, great people skills, particularly with young children, and a strong academic skillset. Our para educator will also serve as a floater/substitute when teachers are absent or in a parent meeting. This is a full-time position, working 7.5 hours per day.

Expectations And Responsibilities

• Assist in classrooms as needed
• Work with students in small groups for both reading and math. This could serve as support to students or enrichment activities.
• Collaborates with the lead teachers for academics
• Support classroom teachers during meetings, or if needed, in the role of a substitute

Qualifications

• High school degree; associates or bachelor's preferred
• Experience working with elementary-aged students
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Kindness and a sense of humor
• The ability to adhere to all Sayre School policies and procedures of professionalism

Sayre School actively seeks qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds and talents who will make a positive contribution to school life. Sayre School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, uniform service member status, religion, handicap or disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all federal, state, or local law. This applies to its educational policies, employment policies, admissions policies, financial-aid policies, athletics, and other after-school programs.

About Sayre School

Established in 1854, Sayre School is an independent PS through 12th grade college preparatory co-educational school located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. A second campus, comprising a 50-acre athletic complex and farm, is several miles outside of town.