CRES Special Education LBD Paraprofessional

CRES Special Education LBD Paraprofessional

Bourbon County School District Cane Ridge Elementary - Paris, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5495363

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

SUPERVISES:

JOB GOAL:

Instructional Aides must have graduated from high school or hold a GED . Must have the ability to learn the operation of equipment , technology .

School Principal and / or Director of Special Education and Teachers

Not Applicable

Assist certified teachers in implementing instructional practices, transitional activities, maintaining a safe and supportive instructional environment , and communicating and collaborating with teachers and other professionals to ensure special education students obtain quality instruction .

• Implement strategies and procedures developed by teachers to maintain safe , supportive , and inclusive learning environments.
• Implement strategies that promote the student's independence across all relevant educational settings .
• 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.
• Keep student data current and report concerns to teacher when they arise.
• Under the guidance and supervision of a teacher , effectively implement learning strategies, prompting procedures , and other systematic instructional procedures in school and non-school settings using a variety of instructional grouping arrangements.
• Implement teacher-developed plans or strategies that enhance the fluency, maintenance, and generalization of academic skills.
• Based on program and student needs, assist teachers with community - based instruction.
• Use grammatically correct language which includes age- appropriate vocabulary, first person language, appropriate tone of voice, and reinforcement procedures .
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional classroom materials, setting up student work areas, and operating office equipment , video, computer, adaptive devices , and other materials . Maintain classroom records, maintain attendance records, answer the phone .
• Assist teachers in monitoring student progress regarding academic/cognitive development , social development, and behavior .
• Assist teachers and other professionals in maintaining student records required by federal and state law and regulations and Bourbon County Public Schools' Policies and Procedures.
• 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 .
• Monitor and assist students in non-academic learning environments (i.e. , lunchrooms, study halls, playgrounds , and buses) .
• Direct group activities of students as assigned , assist in lunchroom duties as assigned, assist in emergency drills, rec-leisure activities , assemblies , community participation as assigned .
• Assist in overseeing students while in regular class, labs or other activities , providing them with the necessary materials needed to participate .
• Follow teacher instructions and implement team decisions .
• Contribute relevant, objective information to teachers and other school professionals to facilitate planning , problem solving , and decision- making processes across all relevant settings.
• Maintain confidentiality of individual students and their families , as well as all student educational records.
• Perform assigned responsibilities under the supervision of the teachers in a professional and ethical manner established by the district , agency , state, or professional organization . Read , understand and assist in implementing , recording and monitoring assigned students IEPs .
• Assist students to and from activities, loading , unloading and /or riding the bus and assist in preparation as required .
• Assist students by providing proper examples ( positive attitude , caring attitude , good rapport with other staff members ) , emotional support, a…