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Para Educator - Preschool

Job in Florence, Boone County, Kentucky, 41042, USA
Listing for: Jefferson County Public Schools
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
  • Child Care/Nanny
    Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Type:
Support Staff/Para Educator

Date Posted:
5/29/2026

Location:
Florence Elementary School

Date Available:
08/13/2026

Closing Date:
UNTIL FILLED Internal Transfer Deadline: 06/02/26

HOURS:

NOTES: 180 Day contract / Benefits include healthcare and retirement / Earn between $14.34-$19.76(based on years of experience) / 4 paid holidays

TITLE:

Para Educator Preschool

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
  • Has and maintains certification in American Red Cross/American Heart Association CPR and First Aid
  • (Applies to Title I schools only) Completed two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education; or
  • (Applies to Title I schools only) Obtained an associate's degree (or higher); or
  • (Applies to Title I schools only) Met rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness)
  • Has demonstrated the ability or potential to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, and staff
  • Has experience working with children in an organized setting
  • RESPONSIBLE TO:
    Principal/Preschool Teacher

    JOB GOAL:
    To assist the teacher in creating and facilitating a developmentally appropriate and responsive environment to meet the needs of each child and of the classroom group as a whole; to serve as a supportive resource to each child's family.

    PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assist teacher in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate program for children based on the High Scope model and incorporating successful strategies from other early childhood and special education methods
  • * Assist physically disabled students (feed, position, toileting)

    * Work to integrate special needs children into each activity focusing on embedding skills in the daily routine

    * Participate actively in circle time activities with the group

    * Help students with concepts presented by the teacher

    * Listen to students retell stories and picture read

    * Read to students

    * Facilitate small-group activities

    * Assist children in making choices and problem solving

    * Help students work on projects
  • Help students select books and activities
  • Help students explore interests
  • Assist students with meals
  • Model and encourage appropriate language skills
  • Assist the teacher in planning an environment and providing experiences which address all areas of child development
  • Assist the teacher in monitoring child progress through a variety of data recording methods, which may include; anecdotal observations, videotaping, portfolio, Whole Child Indicator, or other assessment protocols
  • Assist the teacher in evaluating on a regular basis through classroom and full staff meetings, strengths and weaknesses of the program
  • Assist the teacher in maintaining a clean, safe, and inviting environment in which children can develop optimally
  • Model mature and professional behavior for children, staff and families
  • Assist in developing and implementing the Individual Education Plan (IEP) for children with disabilities
  • Participate annually in at least 18 hours of professional development activities provided by the District and other self-elected professional growth activities
  • Accompany teacher on home visits when appropriate
  • Assist child with special needs such as toileting, feeding and lifting
  • Assist teacher in maintaining age appropriate discipline
  • Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and follow established program policies and procedures
  • Maintain child's records and maintain confidentiality of records, family Contacts, preschool activities and information received from other agencies
  • Assist in developmental screening and assessment activities as appropriate
  • Accompany children to and from the busses
  • Alert teacher of any problem or special information about an individual child
  • Perform routing clerical duties, such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operation of copy machine; maintain classroom records; and maintain attendance records
  • SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FAMILY AND COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT:
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