School Early​/Preschool Paraeducator FTE

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Job : 5826692

Final date to receive applications: Oct 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Class Code: 7317

Position Type:
Hourly

Job Type: Classified

Pay Grade * : G 02

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

Reports To:

Principal or designee

Supervises: N/A

Work Calendar Name: P araeducators

Days in work calendar: 183

Fayette County Public Schools, KY JOB DESCRIPTION – Early Start/Preschool 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.

Early Start/Preschool Para educator

Job Class Code: 7317

Position Type:
Hourly

Job Type: Classified

Pay Grade * : G 02

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

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 a 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
• Based on program and student needs, assist teachers and related service professionals in carrying out tube feeding, catheterization, toileting, diapering (including lifting), administering medication, feeding, positioning and other health related procedures required by students who have special health care needs, and maintain appropriate records of these activities.
• Participate as 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 across all relevant settings.
• 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 student's 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 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 teacher.
• Assist teaches and other professionals in maintaining student records required by federal and state law and regulations and Fayette County Public School’ 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…