Garden Springs Elementary School Kindergarten Paraeducator 1.0 FTE

Fayette County Public Schools • Lexington, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kindergarten Paraeducator will assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students, monitor and report student progress, and perform various support duties to ensure a safe and effective learning environment. This position requires the ability to work cooperatively with teachers, parents, and students, and to follow established procedures for instruction, behavior management, and record-keeping. The role involves reinforcing lessons, preparing materials, administering tests, and assisting students with both academic and physical tasks.

Requirements

• Minimum 48 college credit hours or successful completion of the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment or completion of an Associate's Degree.
• Experience working with youth in an organized setting.
• Some instructional experience in a classroom environment.
• Experience working with children and parents 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.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to monitor, observe and report student’s behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate instructional and office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate in more than one language or willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Maintain records of student progress.
• Participate as a member of an instructional team, including remediation teams.
• Develop appropriate relationships with parents and team members.
• Serve as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team.
• Transport students to and from activities and assist in preparation as required.
• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher.
• Administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines.
• Assist in determining the English proficiency of identified students.
• Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests, scoring and recording test information.
• Read, understand, and assist in implementing, recording, and monitoring student's IEP as necessary.
• 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.
• Operate audio-visual equipment and educational training equipment.
• Distribute and collect paper and supplies.
• Oversee students while in labs or other activities.
• Provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assist students in physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, and getting on and off the bus.
• Provide proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance to students.
• Confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Contact parents of students who are absent and 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 other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.

Benefits

• Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree