Paraeducator - Special Education (BRIDGES PROGRAM)

Campbell County High School; Alexandria (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell County High School in Alexandria, Kentucky, seeks a Paraeducator to support instruction under a Bridges program. This role assists a certified teacher with individual or small-group instruction, monitors student progress, and helps prepare materials and activities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, experience with children, the ability to lift 130 pounds, and passing the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment before employment.

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) test prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Monitor and report student progress.
• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher.
• Administer and score tests according to guidelines.
• Assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.
• Monitor and report behavior of students per approved procedures.
• Maintain classroom records and attendance.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas and distributing supplies.
• Supervise students in labs and oversee supplies inventory.
• Confer with teachers concerning programs to meet student needs.
• Contact parents of absent students and make home visits as necessary.
• Ensure health and safety of students following practices and regulations.
• Direct group activities and assist in lunchroom/playground supervision.
• Participate in meetings and training programs.

Skills

Lifting capability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION COMES WITH A $1000 PAID IN DECEMBER OF 2025 & JUNE OF 2026

TITLE: PARAEDUCATOR -BRIDGES PROGRAM

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress towards obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
• Experience working with children in an organized setting.
• Ability to lift 130 pounds.
• Pass the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment (KPA) test prior to employment.

JOB GOAL:

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.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSABILITIES:

• 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.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work schedule to be established by Superintendent.

Salary as established by the Board of Education.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Job Details

Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Location: Campbell County Schools, Campbell County High School - Alexandria, Kentucky