RDES Special Education Paraprofessional Teaching Assistant 2025-2026 School Year
About The Position
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
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- Bachelor degree required
Nice To Haves
- teacher certification preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
