Preschool Paraeducator

Applications will be accepted June 13, 2026 12:00 AM – June 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time).

CLASS

TITLE:

Preschool Para educator

REPORTS TO: School Principal or Designee

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt

APPROVED: February 23, 2021 Order #

Assist a certified teacher in planning and implementing instructional practices with preschool individual children or small groups; maintaining a safe and supportive instructional environment, monitoring and reporting student progress, and communicating and collaborating with teachers and other professionals to ensure preschool students obtain quality instruction.

• Work with students (individually or in small groups) with or without disabilities, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
• Implement strategies and procedures developed by teachers to maintain safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments.
• Assist teachers with tube feeding, catheterization, toileting, diapering (including lifting), administering medication, feeding, positioning and other health‑related procedures required by students with special health care needs, and maintain appropriate records of these activities.
• Participate as a member of an instructional team; develop appropriate relationships with parents/families and team members. Contribute relevant, objective information to teachers and other school professionals to facilitate planning, problem solving, and decision‑making processes.
• Monitor and transport students to and from activities and non‑academic learning environments (i.e., lunchrooms, playgrounds, buses) and assist in preparation as required.
• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of assessments according to established guidelines.
• Under the guidance and supervision of a teacher, effectively implement learning strategies, prompting procedures, and other systematic instructional procedures using a variety of instructional grouping arrangements.
• Assist in administering diagnostic and other assessments; score and record assessment information; read, understand and assist in implementing, recording and monitoring students’ IEP. Report concerns to teacher when they arise.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior to the teacher.
• Implement teacher‑developed behavior plans and techniques that adhere to the laws, regulations, and procedural safeguards (safe crisis management) concerning the management of student behaviors. Includes lifting up to 50 pounds and/or restraining students if necessary.
• Record data and monitor progress on behavior goals as directed by the teacher.
• Assist teachers and other professionals in maintaining student records required by federal and state law and regulations and Garrard County Public School’s policies and procedures.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio‑visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Use grammatically correct language which includes age‑appropriate vocabulary, first‑person language, appropriate tone of voice, and reinforcement procedures.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned, assist in meal‑time duties as assigned, assist in emergency drills, gross motor activities, assemblies, family activities as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of individual students and their families, as well as all student educational records.
• Participate with administrators, consultants, and/or other professionals in designing and implementing comprehensive professional development activities for paraprofessionals.
• Assist students by providing proper examples (positive attitude, caring attitude, good rapport with other staff members), emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
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