Substitute Para Educator Job Florence area,Kentucky USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Substitute Para Educator 2026-2027 School Year
Position Type:
Substitute - Classified/Classified

Date Posted:
4/14/2026

Location:
District Wide

Date Available:
08/14/2026

Closing Date:
Ongoing
Notes: SUBSTITUTES ARE HIRED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS ONLY

This posting is for the 2026-27 school year only. If you previously applied for a substitute position in the school year, it will be necessary to reapply using this posting. CURRENT SUBSTITUTES OF THE DISTRICT ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REAPPLY.
In order to be considered for this position, the following steps are required:

Must have High School Diploma or GED

Interview with a member of the Human Resources team

Candidates selected through the interview process will then participate in a new hire orientation

No applicant may start as a substitute until the hiring and orientation process is complete

Job Description:

TITLE:
Substitute Para educator - Instructional

QUALIFICATIONS:

Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate

(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 (or higher) degree; or

(Applies to Title I schools only) Met a 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

Has the ability to read and follow written directions

Has and maintains certification in American Red Cross/American Heart Association CPR and First Aid

REPORTS TO:
Principal

JOB GOAL:
To assist the teacher in achieving teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Be familiar with and follow written policies, procedures, and direction from supervisor related to job responsibilities

Successfully completes annually an in-service training program of at least twelve (12) hours

When necessary, assist the student(s) to whom assigned in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, etc

Hear the student(s) in recitation, reading and other curriculum tasks, guiding and helping them but not teaching them

Assist the teacher in devising and producing special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an empathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities

Assist students in the library or media center, when necessary

Alert the teacher of any problem or special information about an individual student

Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher

Participate in in-service training programs, as assigned

Operate and care for instructional equipment

Assist with enrichment and remedial work assigned by the teacher

Assist during emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, and recess

Assist with learning displays, drill work, and student attendance

Provide a supportive disciplinary role

Assist with lunch, snack, and cleaning routine, as necessary

Perform routine clerical duties; such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials, operation of copy machines, maintain classroom records, and maintain attendance records

Assist in promoting educational programs related to assignment

Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully certified teachers

Perform other duties consistent with the position as may be requested by the supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

As Needed
Daily assignments are arranged through the Secretary, Teacher, Frontline, or Principal
Board approved 8-8-02, Revised 1/9/2014, Revised 6/9/2016, Revised 6/13/2019