FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Paraprofessional, Exceptional Children’s Services
Position Description
The Fayette County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or
disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.
WORK LOCATION: Assigned School FLSA STATUS: N o n - E xempt
REPORTS TO: Principal through Supervising WORK CALENDAR: 1 8 5 Days
Teacher 7.5 Hr/Day
SALARY SCHEDULE: Classified Salary Schedule APPROVED (Board):
PAY GRADE: 3375 REVISED: September 2023;
September 2022;
February 2018
SUMMARY: Support teachers in meeting the educational, behavioral and social-emotional needs of students
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance
2. Maintain the confidentiality of all student records, reports and other documentation
3. Assist the teacher with the development and organization of appropriate instructional materials for use with
students and ensure the availability of these materials prior to scheduled instructional segments
4. Provide small group and/or individualized instruction to students in accordance with lesson plans developed by the
teacher
5. Assist the teacher with assessment of student performance (standardized and non- standardized testing) and other
recordkeeping tasks
6. Monitor students before and after school and during other non-instructional transitional periods
7. Assist the teacher with daily classroom management activities designed to ensure that students demonstrate
behavior that is conducive to an effective learning environment
8. Assist students with health care procedures including hygiene and medications, as needed, for daily care
9. Assist students with physical needs including but not limited to feeding, toileting, repositioning, transferring
catheterization, and mobility, as needed
10. Receive training and use appropriate restraint techniques
11. Assist the teacher in performing necessary clerical tasks
12. Attend professional learning and staff development activities as needed
13. Perform other duties as assigned and allowable by intended program
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or state approved high school equivalent
Completion of at least two years of study (60 semester hours) above the remedial level with a grade of “C” or better at a
Professional Standards Commission approved accredited institute of higher education; or an Associate’s degree or higher;
or Present a passing score on the Paraprofessional Assessment
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Proficiency in instructional technology
Desire to work with students with disabilities
2023
