Special Education Paraprofessional

Mtvernon; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement

Board Paid Insurance

Sick Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Mtvernon is seeking a paraprofessional to assist teachers in delivering instructional support and to help students access classroom activities. The role includes supervising students, aiding with testing accommodations under IEP, and assisting with materials and progress tracking.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus at least 36 college hours and a ParaPro certification or equivalent substitute course completion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 36 college credit hours.
• Pass the ParaPro Assessment or complete the 20 hour Substitute Certification Course.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring and educational tasks under teacher guidance.
• Supervise students during independent work and keep them focused on assignments.
• Lead review sessions and practice activities to reinforce lessons.
• Record answers for students needing testing accommodations under IEP.
• Support classroom behavior plans and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Monitor students during transitions and meal times.
• Assist with personal care routines as needed.
• Help manage progress folders, paperwork, and instructional materials.
• Observe interactions and report any concerns to the teacher.

Skills

Tutoring

Student supervision

Behavior management

IEP accommodations

Instructional support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Minimum 36 college hours

ParaPro Certification

Job description

Paraprofessionals assist classroom teachers with the delivery of instructional services to students. A personal aide also provides non-instructional services such as ambulatory, eating, and toileting assistance necessary for students to safely access the district's facilities and programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivers supportive tutoring and educational tasks under the direct guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Supervises students during independent classwork, answering questions and keeping them focused on the assignment.
• Leads review sessions and practice activities to reinforce lessons previously taught by the lead teacher.
• Reads exam questions and records answers for students who require specific testing accommodations under their IEP.
• Implements classroom behavior plans and uses approved management techniques to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Monitors special education students during high-activity transition periods, including recess, lunch, assemblies, and hall movement.
• Assists students with necessary personal and physical care routines, such as ambulatory, eating, or toileting needs.
• Helps the special education teacher manage student progress folders, program paperwork, and instructional material inventories.
• Observes student interactions and promptly updates the teacher regarding any behavioral, social, or safety concerns.

Benefits

• Retirement
• Board Paid Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Personal Leave

Requirements

• Background Checks: Clearance on all background checks required by law that is satisfactory to the administration.
• Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and minimum of 36 college hours.
• Certificates: Passed the ParaPro Assessment or complete the 20 hour Substitute Certification Course.