SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE-MSD

Southern Middle School; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Middle School in Somerset, Kentucky seeks a Special Education Aide-MSD to support certified teachers in delivering instruction to individuals or small groups and to monitor student progress. The role includes preparing materials, assisting in labs, and coordinating with instructional teams to meet student needs.

Starting immediately, full-time position with a wage of $13.74 per hour. Responsibilities include record-keeping, behavior monitoring, and communicating with parents as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. 64 college hours or progress toward GED as required by Kentucky law.
• Experience with children in organized settings is preferred.
• Para-educator exam completion is required or pursued.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups; reinforce and implement instruction.
• Maintain records of student progress and assist in testing.
• Monitor student behavior and report progress to teachers.

Skills

Student support

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

64 college hours

Para-educator exam

Job description

SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE-MSD

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Job Details

Job ID: 5972887

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION: Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual(s) or small groups; monitor and report student progress.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Instructional Assistant/Aide incumbents assista certifiedteacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting. Instructional Assistants/Aides incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by a teacher; maintain records of student progress;
• Participate as a 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 necessary.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation for 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.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and some experience in working with children in an organized setting. Obtain an official college transcript from an accredited college with 64 college hours or pass the Kentucky Para-educators Exam.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $13.74 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Contact Information

• Stephen Butcher , Principal
• Southern Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]