WES Special Education Paraprofessional Teaching Assistant 2025-2026 School Year

Jessamine County School District; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jessamine County School District seeks a Paraprofessional Teaching Assistant (Bachelor Degree Required) to support instructional programs for children. The role involves providing instruction, assessments, and materials under supervision and aligning with Kentucky Department of Education standards.

Responsibilities include progress documentation, planning with staff, preparing remedial materials, and participating as part of the instructional team in a district setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required; teacher certification preferred.
• Knowledge of basic instructional methods and learning theory.
• Experience with students with special needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing education programs and assess progress.
• Provide instruction and usable learning materials for students.
• Document pupil progress and attendance on an ongoing basis.
• Plan and participate in school meetings and remediation activities.
• Collaborate as a team member to support remediation and instruction.

Skills

Instructional techniques

Student assessment

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Monitoring student progress

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teacher certification preferred

Job description

CLASS TITLE: PARAPROFESSIONAL TEACHING ASSISTANT (Bachelor Degree Required)

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist in the implementation of education programs by providing comprehensive assessments, evaluations and instruction to meet the needs of children; provide leadership and assistance to support functions with a minimum of supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Assist in the implementation of education programs by providing comprehensive assessments, evaluations and instruction to meet the needs of children

• Provide leadership and assistance to support functions with a minimum of supervision

• Implement instructional techniques and learning activities as required by the Kentucky Department of Education and local District

• Provide instruction, tutoring and appropriate learning materials and experiences for the participants and assist in continuous evaluation of students' progress and achievement

• Assist with the documentation of pupil progress and attendance on a continuous basis

• Maintain accurate program records and provide data to appropriate personnel

• Plan regularly with staff and participate in appropriate school meetings and

  activities

• Prepare and organize materials and equipment for remedial instruction

• Participate as an integral member of the remediation and instructional team

• Comply with policies, rules and regulations of the District and of State and federal

  regulatory agency where appropriate

• Promote program, interpret purpose of program to potential clients and interested

  persons in the community

• Perform related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic instructional methods and techniques

• Basic learning theory applicable to the student group served

• Students with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds

• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar,

  spelling, language and reading

• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

• Basic record-keeping techniques

ABILITY TO:

• Provide instruction working with children and parents with special needs, multi- cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds

• Monitor and evaluate student progress

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Maintain routine records

Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures

• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and

  restrictions

• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

• Plan and organize work

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor degree required and teacher certification preferred