Districtwide Special Education Paraeducator serving Brenda Cowan Elementary School 1.0 FTEFayette County Public Schools • Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Districtwide Special Education Paraeducator serving Brenda Cowan Elementary School 1.0 FTE
Fayette County Public Schools • Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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job_description.job_card.job_descriptionImplement strategies and procedures developed by teachers to maintain safe supportive and inclusive learning environments. Implement strategies that promote the students 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 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 Fayette 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. Participate with administrators consultants and / or other professionals in designing and implementing comprehensive professional development activities for paraprofessionals. Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests and record test information. 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 friendly attitude and general guidance. Provide support to the teacher and student by creating an environment that is conducive to learning. If instruction is being hindered because a students behavior is distracting implement guidelines given by the teacher. (Take student for a walk take student to the bathroom remind student how they are to behave). Conference with the teacher / case manager concerning programs and materials to meet students needs. Also discuss with the teacher concerns that need to be shared with the parent. It is the teachers responsibility to communicate academic / behavioral / instructional concerns with the parents. Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations including PBIS and de-escalation techniques. May require annual training and re-certification in safe crisis management. Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains regular attendance. Basic subjects taught in District Schools including arithmetic grammar spelling language and reading. Safe practices in classroom and playground activities. Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy. Basic record-keeping techniques. Learn child guidance principles and practices. Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students parents staff and the public including members of ethnic communities. Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities. Print and write legibly. Add subtract multiply and divide quickly and accurately. 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 students behavior according to approved policies and procedures. Operate instructional and office equipment. Minimum 48 college credit hours or successful completion of the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment or completion of an Associates 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 multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds. N / A Work is performed while standing sitting and / or walking. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech vision and hearing. Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Requires bending squatting crawling climbing reaching running. Requires the ability to lift carry push or pull medium weights up to 50 pounds
Fayette County Public Schools KY
JOB DESCRIPTION Special Education Paraeducator
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.
Special Education Paraeducator
Job Class Code : 8325
Position Type : Hourly
Job Type : Classified
Pay Grade
- : G 03
- 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 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
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF :
ABILITY TO :
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience :
Licenses or Certifications :
Special Requirements :
N / A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job Description Creation Date :
1 / 2002
Revision Dates : 5 / 2002
7 / 2011
7 / 2012
2 / 2014
10 / 2024
The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment retention promotion demotion transfer or dismissal because of race color religion sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity) genetic information national or ethnic origin political affiliation age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions.
Please see the salary schedule here.
A Salary Estimator is available here
Key Skills
Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Computer Operation,EDI,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Teaching,Cordova,Writing Skills
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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