Meadowthorpe Elementary School Kindergarten Paraeducator

Meadowthorpe Elementary School Kindergarten Para educator – Lexington, Kentucky

Job : 5810147

Final date to receive applications: Jul 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups; monitor and report student progress.

• Tutor individuals or small groups, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
• Participate as a member of an instructional team, including remediation teams; develop appropriate relationships with parents, team members, and serve as a resource person for the student personnel evaluation team.
• Transport students to and from activities and assist in preparation as required.
• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining the English proficiency of identified students.
• Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information; read, understand, and assist in implementing, recording, and monitoring a student's IEP as necessary.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom and attendance records.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays, exhibits, operating audio‑visual equipment, educational training equipment, and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Assist in overseeing students while in labs or other activities; provide supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assist students with physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, and getting on and off the bus.
• Provide proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance to students.
• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Participate in meetings and in‑service training programs as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate in more than one language or willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.

• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language, and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Basic record‑keeping techniques.

• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn procedures, functions, and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Monitor, observe, and report student’s behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 48 college credit hours or successful completion of the Kentucky Para educator Assessment or completion of an Associate's Degree.
• Experience working with youth in an organized setting and some instructional experience in a classroom environment, working with children and parents with special needs, multicultural and multi‑ethnic backgrounds.

Licenses or

Certifications:

N/A

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires…