School Kindergarten Paraeducator FTE

Garrett Morgan Elementary School Kindergarten Para educator 0.7 FTE

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Job : 5920591
Final date to receive applications: Sep 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Fayette County Public Schools, KY JOB DESCRIPTION – Kindergarten Para educator

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

Kindergarten Para educator

Job Class Code: 7320

Position Type:
Hourly

Job Type: Classified

Pay Grade * : G 02

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* salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels)

Reports To:

Principal or designee

Supervises: N/A

Work Calendar Name:
Paraeducators

Days in work calendar: 183

JOB SUMMARY

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

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students 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 and team members; serve as a resource person to 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 student's IEP as necessary.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary.
• 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.
• Assist in overseeing students while in labs or other activities; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assist students in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of outer wear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory and others; assist students in getting on and off the bus.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• 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 as assigned; 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.
• Assist students in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory and others; assist students in getting on and off the bus.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• 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 as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
• Participate in meetings and…