What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraeducator - Special Education (MSD) position at Campbell County High School?
POSITION COMES WITH A $2000 STIPEND TO BE PAID $1000 PAID IN DEC 2026 & $1000 in JUNE OF 2027
TITLE: PARAEDUCATOR - MSD
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
- Experience working with children in an organized setting.
- Ability to lift 130 pounds.
- Pass the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment (KPA) test prior to employment.
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB GOAL:
Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitors and report student progress. Position may be located in a school, day treatment, or detention center.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
- Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
- Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.
- Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.
- 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; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
- 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.
- Supervises youth in their daily routines.
- Participates in implementation of individual treatment plans.
- Attends staff meetings and case conferences where policy and methods of treatment are developed.
- Must be able to physically restrain and/or control youth in day treatment or detention center.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary Schedule: Classified Hourly
6.5 hours/day - 182/days