Preschool Instructional Assistant

CHRISTIAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTIAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a paraeducator to assist a certified teacher, supporting instruction for individuals or small groups and tracking student progress. The role requires compliance with Kentucky state law for background checks and district health standards.

Candidates must have two years of college (48 hours) or an Associate's degree, or pass the Para Educator Exam offered at Hopkinsville Community College. A clear state background check and health clearance are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must verify completion of at least two years of study (48 hours) at an institution of higher education or an Associate's degree.
• Or meet a rigorous standard of quality through a formal state or local academic assessment (Para Educator Exam given at Hopkinsville Community College).
• Must meet the requirements for a criminal record check as specified by Kentucky state law.
• Must meet health requirements as specified in district personnel policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitor and report student progress

Education

Two years of college (48 hours)

Associate's degree

Para Educator Exam (Hopkinsville Community College)

Job description

Basic Function

Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitor and report student progress

Qualifications

• Must verify completion of at least two years of study (48 hours) at an institution of higher education or an Associate's degree
• Or
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality through a formal state or local academic assessment (Para Educator Exam given at Hopkinsville Community College)
• Must meet the requirements for a criminal record check as specified by Kentucky state law
• Must meet health requirements as specified in district personnel policy

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND HAVE A LETTER, PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL, FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE EMPLOYEE IS CLEAR TO HIRE BASED ON NO FINDINGS OF SUBSTANTIATED CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.