RDES Special Education Paraprofessional Teaching Assistant 2025-2026 School Year

Jessamine County School District

Job Location:

Nicholasville, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CLASS TITLE: PARAPROFESSIONAL TEACHING ASSISTANT (Bachelor Degree Required)

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist in the implementation of education programs by providing comprehensive assessments evaluations and instruction to meet the needs of children; provide leadership and assistance to support functions with a minimum of supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Assist in the implementation of education programs by providing comprehensive assessments evaluations and instruction to meet the needs of children
Provide leadership and assistance to support functions with a minimum of supervision
Implement instructional techniques and learning activities as required by the Kentucky Department of Education and local District
Provide instruction tutoring and appropriate learning materials and experiences for the participants and assist in continuous evaluation of students progress and achievement
Assist with the documentation of pupil progress and attendance on a continuous basis
Maintain accurate program records and provide data to appropriate personnel
Plan regularly with staff and participate in appropriate school meetings and
activities
Prepare and organize materials and equipment for remedial instruction
Participate as an integral member of the remediation and instructional team
Comply with policies rules and regulations of the District and of State and federal
regulatory agency where appropriate
Promote program interpret purpose of program to potential clients and interested
persons in the community
Perform related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic instructional methods and techniques
Basic learning theory applicable to the student group served
Students with special needs multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds
Basic subjects taught in the 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

ABILITY TO:

Provide instruction working with children and parents with special needs multi- cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds
Monitor and evaluate student progress
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Maintain routine records
Read interpret apply and explain rules regulations policies and procedures
Maintain current knowledge of program rules regulations requirements and
restrictions
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Plan and organize work

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor degree required and teacher certification preferred

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

CLASS TITLE: PARAPROFESSIONAL TEACHING ASSISTANT (Bachelor Degree Required)BASIC FUNCTION:Assist in the implementation of education programs by providing comprehensive assessments evaluations and instruction to meet the needs of children; provide leadership and assistance to support functions with a...