Paraeducator - Special Education (MSD)

Campbell County High School; Alexandria (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell County Schools is seeking a Paraeducator – MSD to support special education services at Campbell County High School in Alexandria, Kentucky. The role involves assisting a certified teacher, tutoring students, and helping monitor progress within various settings including school or detention facilities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, experience with children, ability to lift 130 pounds, and successful completion of the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment (KPA) before

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 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.

Skills

Experience with children

Lifting 130 pounds

KPA test eligibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Paraeducator - Special Education (MSD)

Campbell County Schools – Campbell County High School – Alexandria, Kentucky. Open in Google Maps.

Job ID: 5842008

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

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

$2,000 Stipend: $1000 paid in December 2026 & $1000 in June 2027

Title: Paraeducator – MSD

Reports to: Principal

Job Goal: Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitor and report student progress. Position may be located in a school, day treatment, or detention center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward 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.

Performance Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supervise youth in their daily routines.
• Participate in implementation of individual treatment plans.
• Attend 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 Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA