Paraeducator II

Paraeducator II

Position Number: S00726P
Position Type: Staff
Position Category: Fulltime Hourly Staff
Search Type: External
Posted Salary Information: (Click here for EKU Salary Grades)
Driver Classification: Non Driver
City: Richmond
Division: Operations & Strategic Initiatives
Department: Engagement & Regional Stewardship
Unit: Model Lab School Operations
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Contact Person: Jennifer Blakeman
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Additional Schedule Details:
Funding Source: Institutional
Retirement: KTRS

Position Summary:
An EKU Model Paraeducator II, under the direction of certified educators, perform a variety of skilled instructional functions pertaining to specific student skill development of both special needs and non-identified pupils. Through intense learning experiences, student supervision and academic performance documentation, the Paraeducator assists educators daily in supporting K-12 student growth, including independent classroom management and instructional services, and pre-service learning for EKU students.


Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree.


Minimum Experience:
At least one year experience working with youth in an organized setting supplemented with some instructional experience in a classroom environment serving children and parents, preferably inclusive of special needs and multicultural students is required.


Minimum Licensure and Certification:
-Successful completion of the Kentucky Paraeducator’s Assessment (KPA) is required.
-Teacher Certification (may include emergency certificate for substitute teaching)


Qualification Equivalencies:


Desired Qualifications:


Job Functions:
Support certified educator with student supervision and instruction
Assist in overseeing student supervision and safe, orderly operation of the school
Complete All Other Duties As Assigned


Posting Number: S00726P
Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Open Date: 02/05/2021
Application Review Date:
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions Summary:


AA/EEO Statement:
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.


Background Check Statement:
Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.


Document Link:

To apply, visit https://jobs.eku.edu/postings/15819

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