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

Christian County Schools; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

South Christian Elementary School in Kentucky is seeking a Special Education Assistant for SY 26-27 to support a certified teacher with individual or small-group instruction and progress monitoring.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of college coursework or an associate degree. Applicants must pass background checks and health screenings as required by district policy.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of college coursework or higher degree.
• Criminal background check and health requirements as per policy.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college coursework

Associate's or higher degree

Job description

South Christian Elementary School - Special Education Assistant, SY 26-27 JobID: 5742

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ 7318 FMD/EBD AIDE - INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II
  
• Date Posted:
  11/1/2026
  
• Location:
  SOUTH CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  

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:
  1. Completion of at least two years of study at an institution of higher education
  or
  2. Associate's or higher degree
  or
  3. 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.