Special Ed. (LBD Instructional Paraeducator

Special Ed. (LBD) Instructional Para educator

Simpson County Franklin‑Simpson Middle School - Franklin, Kentucky

• Job : 5641689
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Apr 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

• Passing scores on the Kentucky Para educator Assessment or the equivalent of an Associate’s Degree or above; responsible and varied experience working with children; possess necessary literacy and/or mathematics skills; good health as evidenced by a physical exam.

• Principal, Assigned Special Education Teacher, and Special Education Coordinator

To work closely with one or a few students with disabilities on a regular basis in an effort to provide them with instructional and/or physical help and emotional support needed to gain full benefits from the school's special education programs.

• Good knowledge of child growth and development; knowledge of para educator instructional procedures and practices as they relate to special needs children; knowledge of instructional goals and policies of public schools; knowledge of subject matter reinforcement practices for assigned classes.
• Ability to implement teachers’ instructional plans in the field; patience and an ability to work effectively with children, young adults, and faculty.
• Ability to assist in the implementation of an instructional program, including lifting, feeding, and changing of personal hygiene items; participation in monitoring and ensuring appropriate student behavior; completion of the Non‑violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Course and maintenance of certification as required.
• Clear and concise communication, both oral and written; ability to follow written and oral instructions and perform all required tasks.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with the entire school community; mobility to monitor students and check work in classrooms with varied seating and desk organization.

• Participates in daily and long‑range lesson and classroom activity planning.
• Confers with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Reads to students, listens as students read, and participates in oral communication and curriculum tasks.
• Performs simple errands and tasks for students such as sharpening pencils and carrying lunch trays.
• Guides students in working/playing harmoniously with peers.
• Helps maintain individual records, prepares due‑process folders for new students.
• Operates and cares for classroom equipment; sets up equipment for presentations.
• Assists with student supervision in lunchroom, classroom, playground, field trips, and other activities; accompanies students to the office, media center, etc.
• Types, files, and duplicates papers, tests, and other materials.
• Assists teachers in preparing instructional materials.
• Assists in administering, scoring, and recording tests; proctors examinations; assists with K‑PREP assessment.
• Under teachers’ supervision, provides remedial instruction or tasks to reinforce learning for small groups.
• Provides tutoring to individual students.
• Participates in instructional teams, remediation teams, and the ARC as requested.
• Maintains bulletin boards and classroom displays.
• Maintains neat work and study areas.
• Assists students with physical tasks such as dressing, moving rooms, and, when applicable, wash‑ups and toilet routines.
• Instructs students in proper toilet training and hygiene; changes diapers, lifts students, and administers medication under supervision when required.
• Performs physical therapy when directed by a certified therapist.
• Administers health services—including medication and the use of medical equipment—when necessary.
• Assists students at community work sites.
• Helps inventory supplies and equipment.
• Monitors classrooms as directed by the Principal when teachers are absent.
• Maintains ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.
• Uses de‑escalation techniques and restraints when trained and required by NCI certification.
• Assists during meals and cleans eating areas.
• Stores and retrieves classroom materials.
• Participates…