Preschool Assistant-Mapleton

Montgomery County Schools; Mount Sterling (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Schools seeks a Preschool Assistant at Mapleton Elementary School in Mount Sterling, KY. The role supports a certified teacher in providing instruction to preschool students and may involve home visits as directed by the Lead Teacher.

Requirements include 2 years of college or passing the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment and meeting physical performance standards. Starting pay ranges from $12.71 to $13.75 per hour, with transcripts needed for the higher rate.

Qualifications

• Two years of college OR pass the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment.
• Must meet Physical Performance Requirements.
• Additional qualifications as the Superintendent or Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher in preparing the classroom activities, and works with individual children or small groups of students to reinforce or follow-up what has been taught by the teacher. Supervises the classroom when teacher has to leave the room.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of students and promotes character building and human relations.
• Preserves and maintains the confidentiality of all school business.
• Cares for materials and equipment and assists with displays and classroom arrangements.
• Assists the teacher with non-instructional duties such as, but not limited to, cafeteria and playground supervision, field trips, toilet and clothing routines, and assists students loading, unloading and riding the bus.
• Participates in training programs or meetings as required.
• Provides and performs student health services as directed by Supervisor after receiving appropriate training as required by law.
• Moves around and circulates in assigned areas.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Preschool Teacher, Preschool Coordinator, or Superintendent.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Pass Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment Test

Job description

Preschool Assistant-Mapleton

Montgomery Co KY Mapleton Elementary School - Mount Sterling, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5907381

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Preschool Assistant

For all instructional assistant positions in Title I schools, applicant must have 2 years of college OR pass the KY Paraeducator Assessment

https://www.education.ky.gov/federal/progs/tia/Pages/Paraeducator-Program.aspx

The KPA exam is given at Central Office for free but must study and schedule an appointment.

Pay Rates

Preschool and Special Education - LBDor MSD/FMD

$12.71/hour or $13.75with Bachelor's Degree (transcripts needed)

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.High School diploma or equivalent

and must pass Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment Test.

2. Must meet Physical Performance Requirements.

3. Such additional qualifications as the Superintendent or Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports

Preschool Coordinator and Preschool Teacher

Supervises

Not Applicable

Job Goal

Establish a positive relationship with preschool students, faculty, and parents, and help children learn. Conducts home visits as directed by classroom Lead Teacher.

Basic Function

Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups typically in programs with exceptional children or equivalent programs; monitor and report student progress.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher in preparing the classroom activities, and works with individual children or small groups of students to reinforce or follow-up what has been taught by the teacher. Supervises the classroom when teacher has to leave the room.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of students and promotes character building and human relations.
• Preserves and maintains the confidentiality of all school business.
• Cares for materials and equipment and assists with displays and classroom arrangements.
• Assists the teacher with non-instructional duties such as, but not limited to, cafeteria and playground supervision, field trips, toilet and clothing routines, and assists students loading, unloading and riding the bus.
• Participates in training programs or meetings as required.
• Provides and performs student health services as directed by Supervisor after receiving appropriate training as required by law.
• Moves around and circulates in assigned areas.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Preschool Teacher, Preschool Coordinator, or Superintendent.

Term of Service

Salary and workdays/jobs to be established by the Board.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $12.71 to $13.75 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Casey Greene , Principal
• Mapleton Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]

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