Para Educator - Special Education - Housed at FES Job Florence area,Kentucky USA,Education / Teaching

Position Type:
Support Staff/Para Educator

Date Posted:
6/15/2026

Location:
Special Education

Date Available:
08/13/26

Closing Date:
Until filled

Internal Transfer Deadline: 06/19/26
HOURS: 6.5 hours per day

NOTES:

This posting is for the 26/27 school year
Earn between $17.33-$22.66(based on years of experience)
180 Day School Year Contract
4 Paid Holidays
Healthcare, Retirement, Life Insurance
District Annuity Benefits Match

TITLE:

Para educator - Special Education

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 Degree (or higher); or

(Applies to Title I schools only) Met rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrated, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness)

Has the ability to read and follow written directions

Has one year of experience working with children in an organized setting

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

Has the ability to lift and assist in moving children of various weights numerous times per day

Has demonstrated the ability or potential to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, and staff

REPORTS TO:

Principal and/or Director Special Education

JOB GOAL:
To relieve the teacher of tasks so that more individualized instruction can be provided for students

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

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

Assist in setting up daily seat work and learning center

Check daily seatwork and homework

Use a variety of learning approaches to work on a one-to-one basis, or in small groups, with students in all academic areas to include math, reading, spelling, science, listening and motor activities

Operate the following equipment as needed: fluid duplicator, photocopier, laminator, overhead projector, viewer/editor opaque projector, slide projector, film projector, tape machine and record player

Make work materials and learning aids for class

Write assignments and work on chalkboard

Grade papers

Prepare and type worksheets and tests

Carry out various secretarial duties needed by teacher to include maintenance of routine paperwork, filing, documentation, report cards

Help administer testing

Implement IEP objectives

Monitor IEP objectives

Manage student behavior as directed by teacher

Assist students who have been out due to an absence

Attend regular classes as directed by teacher

Work on self-help skills

Take students to the bathroom, and if necessary, change diapers and carryout any/all process for toileting

Follow catheterization and other procedures, after training by School Nurse

Generally assist with physical management of children with disabilities

Implement fine and gross motor activities under the supervision of the occupational or physical therapist

Assist speech therapist by giving follow-up articulation and language skills

Assist occupational/physical therapist by providing routine exercise programs as directed by therapist

Supervise part of class while teacher works with other students

Facilitate Community Based instruction

Participate in in-service training as provided by the School District

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 assigned as may be requested by the supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Hourly ( Grade 04 - SEP )
6.5 hrs. per day
32.5 hrs. per wk.
180 days
9 - months
Board approved 8-8-02, Revised 1/9/2014, Revised 6/9/2016, Revised 6/13/2019