Special Education Instructional Assistant

Southern Elementary School (070); Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Elementary School (070) in Georgetown, KY, within Scott County School District, is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports students with special needs under the guidance of classroom teachers and therapists, following IEP goals and safety procedures.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of the paraeducator exam or 64 college credits, with duties ranging from instructional support to mobility

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of the paraeducator exam or 64 college credits required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for classroom activities and assists in implementing adaptations to meet individual student needs under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Performs clerical duties as directed by the teacher.
• Assists students with mobility and self-care under supervision, including basic health-related tasks.
• Assists with gathering and recording student progress data.
• Assists in selecting and adapting materials for students with special needs.
• Works with students across settings including resource room and classrooms.
• Supports behavior management and implements IEP goals as directed by the teacher.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Successful completion of the paraeducator exam or 64 credit hours of college credit

Job description

Special Education Instructional Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5909345

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 5, 2026

Job Description

INTERVIEWS MAY BE CONDUCTED BEFORE JOB POSTING CLOSES

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year

Position:

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED


• Successful completion of the paraeducator exam or 64 credit hours of college credit

Reports To:

Building principal/Classroom Teacher

Supervises:

N/A Works with students under guidance from classroom teacher

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares for classroom activities, delivers specially designed instruction and assists in the implementation of adaptations/modifications/accommodations to the general curriculum to meet the needs of individual students per the IEP under the guidance of the classroom teacher.


• Performs clerical duties as directed by the teacher.


• Performs health services and assists students with self-care under the direction of the supervising teacher including toileting, dressing, tube feeding, catheterization, and other needs.


• Assists the teacher in gathering and recording student progress data.


• Assists the teacher in creating, selecting, adapting and evaluating materials appropriate for students with special needs.


• Assist individual students and groups of students of for small group instruction and attention under the guidance of the classroom teacher.


• Assists students across settings including the resource room, regular classroom, the building and the community.


• Maintains a patient attitude when assisting students through stressful situations.


• Assists with students who have challenges with mobility. This includes lifting, positioning and moving the child and the proper use of gross motor equipment, such as standers and wheelchairs.


• Assist therapists (e.g. PT, OT, Speech, and others) in recommendations of therapy as instructed in consultation with the therapist and under the direction of the supervising teacher per the IEP.


• Assists the teacher in providing consistency in services and instruction and in implementing the student’s IEP goals, including behavior support and management plans.


• Aides in management of students’ behavior when they are exhibiting inappropriate and/or physically forceful behaviors. This may include assisting students who are at risk of harming themselves or others through the implementation of prevention, de-escalation, and safe physical intervention strategies.


• Adheres to ethics and standards of the education profession, which include maintaining the strictest confidentiality concerning students, including their performance, conduct, activities, remarks or personal information.


• Refers all parent requests for information regarding their child to the teacher.


• Functions as a cooperative team member and take responsibility for fostering and maintaining good working relationships throughout the building.


• Prevents students from harming self or others in crisis situation through use of techniques learned in Safe Crisis Management training as appropriate


• Maintains certification in Safe Crisis Management after initial certification


• Other tasks that may be assigned by the supervising teacher or Principal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Punctual and Regular Attendance


• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking


• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing


• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations


• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching


• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light objects and students up to 50 lbs


• Requires ability to pass safe crisis management training

Revision Date: 10/15/13

Job Class: 7318

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Laura Kegan , Principal


• Southern Elementary School (070)


• Email: [e-mail]

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