South Christian Elementary School - Special Education Assistant, SY 26-27

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

Job summary

CHRISTIAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a paraprofessional to support a certified teacher in instruction for individuals or small groups, including exceptional children programs. This role involves monitoring student progress and reporting findings.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent; at least two years of college or an associate degree; or pass a state/local assessment. Background checks and health screenings are mandatory under Kentucky law.

Qualifications

• Must have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
• Completion of at least two years of study at an institution of higher education.
• Or an Associate's or higher degree.
• Must meet criminal background and health requirements per district policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist a certified teacher in instruction to individuals or small groups.
• Monitor and report student progress.

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher

Two years of college study completed

State/local academic assessment (Paraeducator Exam)

Job description

Basic Function Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups typically in programs with exceptional children or equivalent programs; monitor and report student progress.

Qualifications Must have secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent

• Must verify:
• Completion of at least two years of study at an institution of higher education

or

• Associate's or higher degree

or

• Meet a rigorous standard of quality through a formal state or local academic assessment. (Paraeducator 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.