Jefferson County Public Schools

Para-Educator - Instructional

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Job Description

HOURS: 730 am -245 pm

NOTES:

  • This posting is for the 26/27 school year
  • Earn between $16.59-$21.68(based on years of experience)
  • 180 Day School Year Contract
  • 4 Paid Holidays
  • Healthcare, Retirement, Life Insurance
  • District Annuity Benefits Match

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    TITLE: Para educator � Instructional

    QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
  2. (Applies to Title I schools only) Completed two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education; or
  3. (Applies to Title I schools only) Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or
  4. (Applies to Title I schools only) Met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness)
  5. Has demonstrated the ability or potential to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, and staff
  6. Has experience working with children in an organized setting
  7. Has the ability to read and follow written directions
  8. Has and maintains certification in American Red Cross/American Heart Association CPR and First Aid


REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher in achieving teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Be familiar with and follow written policies, procedures, and direction from supervisor related to job responsibilities
  2. Successfully completes annually an in-service training program of at least twelve (12) hours
  3. When necessary, assist the student(s) to whom assigned in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, etc
  4. Hear the student(s) in recitation, reading and other curriculum tasks, guiding and helping them but not teaching them

Assist the teacher in devising and producing special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an empathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities

  1. Assist students in the library or media center, when necessary
  2. Alert the teacher of any problem or special information about an individual student
  3. Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher
  4. Participate in in-service training programs, as assigned
  5. Operate and care for instructional equipment
  6. Assist with enrichment and remedial work assigned by the teacher
  7. Assist during emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, and recess
  8. Assist with learning displays, drill work, and student attendance
  9. Provide a supportive disciplinary role
  10. Assist with lunch, snack, and cleaning routine, as necessary
  11. Perform routine clerical duties; such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials, operation of copy machines, maintain classroom records, and maintain attendance records
  12. Assist in promoting educational programs related to assignment
  13. Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully certified teachers
  14. Perform other duties consistent with the position as may be requested by the supervisor



TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • Hourly ( Grade 04 )
  • 6.5 hrs. per day
  • 32.5 hrs. per wk.
  • 180 days
  • 187 days � Child Development Center
  • 9 � months
  • Board approved 8-8-02, Revised 1/9/2014, Revised 6/9/2016, Revised 6/13/2019
Jefferson County Public Schools

About Jefferson County Public Schools

— 30th largest school district in the U.S.

— 96,000+ students

— 17,400+ full- and part-time employees, including 6,800+ certified teachers

Vision

All JCPS students graduate prepared, empowered, and inspired to reach their full potential and contribute as thoughtful, responsible citizens of our diverse shared world.

Mission

To challenge and engage each learner to grow through effective teaching and meaningful experiences with caring, supportive environments

Core Values

• Caring—All JCPS children are nurtured as if they are our own.

• Equity—All students receive an education that gives them what they need to thrive through differentiated supports focused on removing social factors as a predictor of success.

• Excellence—Empowering people to lead, create, and innovate is essential to creating a culture of excellence.

• Respect—All students, staff, and families are treated with dignity and respect as members of a safe and welcoming learning community.

• Individuality—Children learn differently and require personalized approaches to learning.

• Diversity—Our diversity is a strength—differences of each are assets of the whole.

• Opportunity—Effective teaching is the most powerful tool for engaging and motivating students to reach their full potential.

• Creativity—The abilities to create, innovate, and solve challenging problems are critical skills for educators and children to develop and employ in teaching and learning.

• Collaboration—Relationships, cooperation, and partnerships among students, staff, families, and community are fundamental to the success of our students.

• Stewardship—Adults model integrity, respect, and responsibility through mindful stewardship of talents, resources, and time.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Louisville, KY
Year Founded
1829
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