Preschool Special Education Support Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Hartford (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio County Schools in Hartford, Kentucky, seeks a Preschool Special Education Instructional Assistant to support teachers with instructional and non-instructional tasks. Responsibilities include assisting with classroom activities, community-based instruction, and supervised routines for students with special needs.

Strong organizational and language skills are essential. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of the Kentucky Para educator Assessment, and meeting

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED Certificate.
• Demonstrates competent language skills.
• Has demonstrated ability to work with children in an organized setting.
• Participates in program training as specified by the Kentucky Department of Education and local district.
• Successful completion of the Kentucky Para educator Assessment test.
• Has met the requirements of a criminal records check as specified by Kentucky State Law.
• Has met health requirements as specified in district personnel policy.
• Must demonstrate and/or develop skills to operate office and educational equipment.

Responsibilities

• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public, including members of the ethnic communities.
• Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
• Print and write legibly.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn procedures, functions, and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities; work cooperatively with others.
• Monitor, observe, and report students’ behavior according to approved policies and procedures. Operate instructional and office equipment.
• Take proper care of workspace and materials.

Job description

Ohio County Schools in Hartford, Kentucky, seeks a Preschool Special Education Instructional Assistant to support teachers with instructional and non-instructional tasks. Responsibilities include assisting with classroom activities, community-based instruction, and supervised routines for students with special needs.

Strong organizational and language skills are essential. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of the Kentucky Para educator Assessment, and meeting