RDES Special Education Paraprofessional Teaching Assistant 2025-2026 School Year

Jessamine County School District; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Jessamine County School District seeks a Paraprofessional Teaching Assistant to support instructional programs for students, including those with special needs. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, parents, and community resources to provide targeted instruction and progress monitoring.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree (teacher certification preferred) and demonstrate ability to implement learning activities and maintain accurate records in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; teaching certification preferred.
• Knowledge of basic instructional methods and learning theory.
• Experience with students from diverse backgrounds and with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing education programs and instruction for children.
• Provide instruction, tutoring and materials; monitor student progress.
• Document pupil progress and attendance; maintain program records.

Skills

Instructional methods

Multicultural awareness

Communication skills

Parent collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching certification preferred

Job description

CLASS TITLE: PARAPROFESSIONAL TEACHING ASSISTANT (Bachelor Degree Required)

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist in the implementation of education programs by providing comprehensive assessments, evaluations and instruction to meet the needs of children; provide leadership and assistance to support functions with a minimum of supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Assist in the implementation of education programs by providing comprehensive assessments, evaluations and instruction to meet the needs of children

• Provide leadership and assistance to support functions with a minimum of supervision

• Implement instructional techniques and learning activities as required by the Kentucky Department of Education and local District

• Provide instruction, tutoring and appropriate learning materials and experiences for the participants and assist in continuous evaluation of students' progress and achievement

• Assist with the documentation of pupil progress and attendance on a continuous basis

• Maintain accurate program records and provide data to appropriate personnel

• Plan regularly with staff and participate in appropriate school meetings and

  activities

• Prepare and organize materials and equipment for remedial instruction

• Participate as an integral member of the remediation and instructional team

• Comply with policies, rules and regulations of the District and of State and federal

  regulatory agency where appropriate

• Promote program, interpret purpose of program to potential clients and interested

  persons in the community

• Perform related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic instructional methods and techniques

• Basic learning theory applicable to the student group served

• Students with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds

• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading

• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

• Basic record-keeping techniques

ABILITY TO:

• Provide instruction working with children and parents with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds

• Monitor and evaluate student progress

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Maintain routine records

• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures

• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions

• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

• Plan and organize work

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor degree required and teacher certification preferred