School Support Specialist: Paraeducator & Tutor

Foley Middle School; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison County Schools Foley Middle School in Berea, Kentucky is hiring a paraeducator-front office worker to support certificated staff and students. The role is 7 hours per day for 180 days per school year, with an immediate start option and a requirement to provide 48 college hours or paraeducator exam.

The position involves instructional support, clerical tasks, behavior monitoring, and collaboration with teachers, parents, and the instructional team to help students progress and succeed in

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Job description

Madison County Schools Foley Middle School in Berea, Kentucky is hiring a paraeducator-front office worker to support certificated staff and students. The role is 7 hours per day for 180 days per school year, with an immediate start option and a requirement to provide 48 college hours or paraeducator exam.

The position involves instructional support, clerical tasks, behavior monitoring, and collaboration with teachers, parents, and the instructional team to help students progress and succeed in