[Hiring] Paraprofessional Teaching Assistant @Jessamine County School District

Role Description

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required.
• Teacher certification preferred.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of basic learning theory applicable to the student group served.
• Knowledge of students with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Knowledge of safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

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