Special Education Instructional Assistant — Full-Time Support

Wilmore Elementary School; Wilmore (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmore Elementary School in Jessamine County is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant/Para Teaching Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year to support a student with medical needs and assist a certificated teacher with individualized instruction and progress monitoring.

The role involves tutoring, administering tests, preparing lessons, supervising labs, and coordinating with families and staff to ensure health and safety. Strong teamwork and reliable clerical skills are important.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with para-educator exam or 64 college semester hours or teacher certification.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with para-educator exam or 64 college semester hours or teacher certification

Job description

Wilmore Elementary School in Jessamine County is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant/Para Teaching Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year to support a student with medical needs and assist a certificated teacher with individualized instruction and progress monitoring.

The role involves tutoring, administering tests, preparing lessons, supervising labs, and coordinating with families and staff to ensure health and safety. Strong teamwork and reliable clerical skills are important.