Special Ed. (LBD) Instructional Paraeducator

Young World Physical Education; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education provider is seeking a Special Ed. (LBD) Instructional Paraeducator. This full-time role involves working closely with students with disabilities, providing instructional and emotional support. Candidates must have passing scores on the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment or an equivalent Associate's Degree. Responsibilities include assisting in lesson planning and monitoring students. A positive health report is required as well as the ability to communicate effectively. This position is located in Franklin, Kentucky.

Qualifications

• Passing scores on the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment or equivalent of an Associate’s Degree or above.
• Responsible experience working with children.
• Good health as evidenced by a physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, physical, and emotional support to students with disabilities.
• Assists in implementing instructional programs and monitoring student behavior.
• Participate in daily lesson planning.

Skills

Knowledge of child growth and development

Patience

Clear communication orally and in writing

Education

Associate’s Degree or above

Job description

Special Ed. (LBD) Instructional Paraeducator

Simpson County Franklin-Simpson Middle School - Franklin, Kentucky

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Job Details

Job ID: 5641689

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Passing scores on the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment OR equivalent of an Associate’s Degree or above.
• Responsible and varied experience working with children.
• Possess necessary literacy and/or mathematics skills to fulfill performance responsibilities.
• Good health as evidenced by a physical exam.

Reports To:

• Principal
• Assigned Special Education Teacher
• Special Education Coordinator

Primary Job Goal:

To work closely with students with disabilities to provide instructional, physical, and emotional support, enabling them to benefit from the school's special education programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of child growth and development, child instructional procedures, and public school policies.
• Understanding of subject matter reinforcement practices and ability to implement teachers’ instructional plans.
• Patience, ability to work with children, young adults, and faculty.
• Assist in implementing instructional programs, including personal hygiene tasks, and participate in monitoring student behavior. Requires completion of Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) course and annual updates.
• Clear communication orally and in writing; follow written and oral instructions.
• Develop effective working relationships with the school community.
• Ability to monitor students and check work in varied classroom settings.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Participate in daily and long‑range lesson and classroom activity planning.
• Confers with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in oral communication and curriculum tasks.
• Performs errands and tasks for students such as sharpening pencils, carrying lunch trays.
• Guides students in working/playing harmoniously with peers.
• Maintains individual records and prepares due process folders for newly enrolled special education students.
• Operates and cares for classroom instructional equipment; sets up for presentations.
• Assists supervision of students in lunchroom, classroom, playground, field trip, and other activities; accompanies students to trips.
• Types, files, duplicates papers, tests, and other materials.
• Assists teacher in preparing instructional materials requested.
• Assists in administering, scoring, recording achievement and diagnostic tests; proctor tests and examinations; assists with K‑Prep assessment.
• Under supervision of special education teacher, performs remedial instructions or tasks to reinforce learning with small groups.
• Provides individual tutoring.
• Participates in instructional teams, remediation teams, and ARC as requested.
• Help keeps bulletin boards and other displays current.
• Assists teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas.
• Assists students with physical tasks such as outerwear changes, moving rooms, wash‑ups, and toilet routines.
• Instructs and assists with proper toilet training and hygiene.
• When applicable, changes diapers, lifts students, administers medication, and performs medical procedures under teacher supervision.
• Assists with physical therapy under certified therapist care when applicable.
• Administers health services, including medication administration and maintenance of medical equipment.
• Assists students at workplace in the community when applicable.
• Helps inventory classroom supplies and equipment.
• Monitors classroom when teacher is absent for brief periods.
• Maintains high ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.
• Observes and assists students experiencing difficulties, including de‑escalation techniques and restraints if trained; certified in NCI if required.
• Assists with meal times and cleaning eating area when applicable.
• Assists in storing and retrieving classroom materials.
• Participates in professional development with assigned teacher.
• Establishes supportive relationships with students.
• Performs related duties and other responsibilities assigned by teacher, principal, RTC Director, Preschool‑Special Education Coordinator, or superintendent.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Activities include sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting tasks may involve payloads over 31 lbs. Requires hand manipulation; repetitive hand movements absent; fine manipulation present. Reaches above shoulder level occasionally; reaching below shoulder very frequent. Use of foot controls minimal. Visual or auditory requirements may include computer terminal use. Work environment includes potential exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and blood/fluid exposure category I tasks (exposure to blood or bodily fluids). Proper safety training and equipment required.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Jaxon Grover, Principal
• Franklin‑Simpson Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]