Top 13 Para educator Jobs in Lexington Ky

Tates Creek Elementary School Kindergarten Paraeducator 1.0 FTE
Fayette County Public Schools —Lexington, KY
- $17.00 - $25.53 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
3d
Districtwide Special Education Paraeducator serving Rosa Parks Elementary School 1.0 FTE
Fayette County Public Schools —Lexington, KY
- $17.66 - $26.55 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
6h
JELV Instructional Assistant 2026-2027 School Year
Jessamine County School District —Nicholasville, KY
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- Basic math
Squires Elementary School Instructional Paraeducator serving Preschool 1.0 FTE
Fayette County Public Schools —Lexington, KY
- $17.00 - $25.53 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
9d
Districtwide Special Education Paraeducator serving Martin Luther King Academy
Fayette County Public Schools —Lexington, KY
- $17.66 - $26.55 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
9d
District-Wide Special Education Paraeducator serving Yates Elementary School 1.0 FTE
Fayette County Public Schools —Lexington, KY
- $17.66 - $26.55 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Substitute Paraeducator (26-27)
Fayette County Public Schools —Lexington, KY
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
WAR Instructional Assistant 2026-2027 School Year
Jessamine County School District —Nicholasville, KY
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- Basic math
13d
EJHS Special Education Instructional Assistant 2026-2027 School Year
Jessamine County School District —Nicholasville, KY
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- Basic math
Special Education Substitute Paraeducator (26-27)
Fayette County Public Schools —Lexington, KY
- $7.14 - $15.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
WES Special Education MSD Paraprofessional Teaching Assistant/Instructional Assistant 2026-2027 School Year
Jessamine County School District —Wilmore, KY
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- Basic math
JCS Migrant Assistant 2026-2027 School Year
Jessamine County School District —Nicholasville, KY
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- Basic math
WES Special Education Paraprofessional Teaching Assistant/Instructional Assistant 2026-2027 School Year
Jessamine County School District —Wilmore, KY
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- Basic math

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Tates Creek Elementary School Kindergarten Paraeducator 1.0 FTE

Fayette County Public Schools -
Lexington, KY

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Job Details

Full-time
$17.00 - $25.53 an hour
3 days ago

Qualifications

School experience
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Safety regulations
Student record keeping
Working with students
School policy and procedure enforcement
Experience working with elementary school students

Full Job Description

Fayette County Public Schools, KY

JOB DESCRIPTION – Kindergarten 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.

Kindergarten Paraeducator

Job Class Code: 7320

Position Type: Hourly

Job Type: Classified

Pay Grade*: G 02

(*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 a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitor and report student progress.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Tutor individuals or small groups of students reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
Participate as a member of an instructional team including remediation teams; develop appropriate relationships with parents and team members; serve as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team.
Transport students to and from activities and assist in preparation as required.
Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining the English proficiency of identified students.
Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information; read, understand and assist in implementing, recording and monitoring student's IEP as necessary.
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 or other activities; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
Assist students in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of outer wear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory and others; assist students in getting on and off the bus.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular attendance.
Assist students in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory and others; assist students in getting on and off the bus.
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.
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.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Basic record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

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 student’s behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
Operate instructional and office equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Minimum 48 college credit hours or successful completion of the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment or completion of an Associate's 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.

Licenses or Certifications:

Special Requirements:
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.
Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights, up to 30 pounds.

Job Description Creation Date:

1/1999

Revision Dates:

5/2002
9/2003
7/2011
7/2012
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.

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para educator jobs in lexington ky

Tates Creek Elementary School Kindergarten Paraeducator 1.0 FTE

Districtwide Special Education Paraeducator serving Rosa Parks Elementary School 1.0 FTE

JELV Instructional Assistant 2026-2027 School Year

Squires Elementary School Instructional Paraeducator serving Preschool 1.0 FTE

Districtwide Special Education Paraeducator serving Martin Luther King Academy

District-Wide Special Education Paraeducator serving Yates Elementary School 1.0 FTE

Substitute Paraeducator (26-27)

WAR Instructional Assistant 2026-2027 School Year

EJHS Special Education Instructional Assistant 2026-2027 School Year

Special Education Substitute Paraeducator (26-27)

WES Special Education MSD Paraprofessional Teaching Assistant/Instructional Assistant 2026-2027 School Year

JCS Migrant Assistant 2026-2027 School Year

WES Special Education Paraprofessional Teaching Assistant/Instructional Assistant 2026-2027 School Year

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