Cassidy Elementary School Kindergarten Paraeducator 1.0 FTE

Fayette County Public SchoolsLexington, KY
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 support the overall educational environment at Cassidy Elementary School. This is a 1.0 FTE position within Fayette County Public Schools, KY, classified as hourly, with a pay grade of G02. The work calendar includes 183 days.

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 the 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 and attendance records.
  • Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
  • Assist in overseeing 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.
  • Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance.
  • 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.
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