Special Ed Instructional Assistant - District Wide (Full-Time)

BOWLING GREEN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowling Green Independent Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant Sp Ed for the district-wide program at Bowling Green Junior High School in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Immediate starting date for a 7-hour day, 182 days per year, with a wage of $17.78–$20.61 per hour.

Qualified candidates may have 48 college hours or a high school diploma with Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment (KPA) completion. Reports to the Building Principal and Classroom Teacher, with duties focused on supporting students

Qualifications

• 48 college hours, OR high school diploma and successful completion of the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment (KPA)

Responsibilities

• Implement learning strategies and prompting procedures under teacher supervision.
• Adapt learning materials and equipment for students with different abilities and backgrounds.
• Support the fluency, maintenance and generalization of academic skills.
• Assist with preparing instructional materials and setting up student work areas.
• Follow teacher-developed behavior plans and safeguard procedures for student behaviors.
• Modify learning environments to manage behavior as directed.
• Keep records and monitor student progress with teachers.
• Supervise students with disabilities in academic and non-academic settings.
• Assist with daily tasks like meal routines, bus mobility, and personal care when needed.
• Administer health services and assist with health-related procedures as required.

Education

48 college hours

High school diploma + KPA

Job description

Bowling Green Independent Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant Sp Ed for the district-wide program at Bowling Green Junior High School in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Immediate starting date for a 7-hour day, 182 days per year, with a wage of $17.78–$20.61 per hour.

Qualified candidates may have 48 college hours or a high school diploma with Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment (KPA) completion. Reports to the Building Principal and Classroom Teacher, with duties focused on supporting students