Freedom Elementary School- SPED Instructional Assistant II (2026-2027)

Basic Function

Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups typically in programs with exceptional children or equivalent programs; monitor and report student progress.

Qualifications

Must have secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent

• Must verify:
• Completion of at least two years of study at an institution of higher education
  
  

or

• Associate's or higher degree
  
  

or

• Meet a rigorous standard of quality through a formal state or local academic assessment.
  
  

(Paraeducator Exam given at Hopkinsville Community College)

• Must meet the requirements for a criminal record check as specified by Kentucky state law.
• Must meet health requirements as specified in district personnel policy.
  
  

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND HAVE A LETTER, PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL, FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE EMPLOYEE IS CLEAR TO HIRE BASED ON NO FINDINGS OF SUBSTANTIATED CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.