Paraeducator, Special Ed – Immediate Start + $1k Bonus

Campbell County Middle School; Alexandria (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 bonus paid Dec 2026 & Jun 2027

Job summary

Campbell County Middle School in Alexandria, Kentucky is seeking a Paraeducator - STU to support a certified teacher in delivering instruction to students with special needs. The position starts immediately with a $1,000 bonus paid in December 2026 and June 2027, prorated by hire date.

Responsibilities include tutoring individuals or small groups, supporting remediation teams, preparing lessons, administering tests, and maintaining student records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED as required by Kentucky law.
• Experience working with children in an organized setting.
• Ability to lift 130 pounds.
• Pass the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment (KPA) prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitors and report student progress.
• Position may be located in a school, day treatment, or detention center.
• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
• Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.
• Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Assist in overseeing students while in labs; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance.
• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Supervises youth in their daily routines.
• Participates in implementation of individual treatment plans.
• Attends staff meetings and case conferences where policy and methods of treatment are developed.
• Must be able to physically restrain and/or control youth in day treatment or detention center.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience working with children

Ability to lift 130 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Campbell County Middle School in Alexandria, Kentucky is seeking a Paraeducator - STU to support a certified teacher in delivering instruction to students with special needs. The position starts immediately with a $1,000 bonus paid in December 2026 and June 2027, prorated by hire date.

Responsibilities include tutoring individuals or small groups, supporting remediation teams, preparing lessons, administering tests, and maintaining student records.