RDES Special Education Instructional Assistant/Paraeducator 2026-2027 School Year

Jessamine County School District•Nicholasville, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The RDES Special Education Instructional Assistant/Paraeducator will assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students. This role involves monitoring and reporting student progress, preparing and organizing lessons, administering and scoring tests, and maintaining student records. The position also includes providing support for classroom activities, ensuring student health and safety, and communicating with teachers, parents, and students.

Requirements

High school diploma and passing of para-educator exam or 64 college semester hours or teacher certification.
Knowledge of basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
Knowledge of safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Knowledge of basic record-keeping techniques.
Ability to learn child guidance principles and practices.
Ability to communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities.
Ability to perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
Ability to print and write legibly.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
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 students behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
Ability to operate instructional and office equipment.

Responsibilities

Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students.
Monitor and report student progress.
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.
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; score and record test information.
Monitor and report the 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.
Operate audio-visual equipment and educational training equipment.
Distribute and collect paper and supplies.
Oversee 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 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.