RED Special Education Instructional Assistant/Paraeducator 2026-2027 School Year

Red Oak Elementary School; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Oak Elementary School in Nicholasville, KY seeks a Special Education Instructional Assistant/Paraeducator for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports a certificated teacher, assists in small groups, and tracks student progress across the day.

Responsibilities include tutoring, test administration, behavior monitoring, and clerical tasks. Strong collaboration with the instructional team and communication with families is essential for student success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and the para-educator exam, or 64 college semester hours, or teacher certification.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups, reinforce instruction, and track student progress.
• Participate as a member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
• Prepare and organize lessons; administer tests and assist in determining English proficiency.
• Assist in administering diagnostic tests; score and record test information.
• Monitor and report student behavior; follow approved procedures and report progress.
• Perform routine clerical duties and maintain classroom records and attendance.
• Set up work areas, operate audio-visual equipment, distribute supplies, and assist labs.
• Oversee students in labs; manage supplies inventory as needed.
• Provide emotional support and guidance; communicate with teachers on student needs.

Education

High school diploma and para-educator exam or 64 college semester hours or teacher certification

Job description

RED Special Education Instructional Assistant/Paraeducator 2026-2027 School Year

Jessamine County School District Red Oak Elementary School - Nicholasville, Kentucky

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Job Details

Job ID: 5932739
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN

RED Special Education Instructional Assistant/Paraeducator 2026-2027 School Year

CLASS TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - MSD/IA/PARA to support medically fragile student.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitors and report student progress.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Instructional Assistant I incumbents assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting. Instructional Assistant II incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

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

• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.

• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

• Basic record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and thepublic including members of 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 programactivities.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Monitor, observe and report students behavior according to approved policies andprocedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma and passing of para-educator exam or 64 college semester hours or teacher certification.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Megan McCarty , Director of Special Education
• Red Oak Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]