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Join us for the 2026-2027 school year! RES is looking for a motivated individual to assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions to support students with special education services in a variety of settings from the general classroom to the MSD and EBD environments. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Administer first aid and medications according to established policies and procedures. * Perform a broad variety of health services for students. * Assist teacher with crisis intervention and physical restraints of students. * Assist students with personal hygiene needs: toileting, diapering, feeding, etc. * Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress. * Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams. * Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students. * Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information. * 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 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. * 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 related duties as assigned. 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: * Maintain regular and predictable attendance. * Learn child guidance principles and practices. * Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities. * Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities. * Print and write legibly. * Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately. * 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 students behavior according to approved policies and procedures. * Operate instructional and office equipment. * Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and physically restrain and control a student up to 150 pounds with assistance. Position Details Hours: 6.5 hours per day (plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch) Contract Length: 183 days per year * 170 student instructional days * 4 holidays * 7 planning days * 2 extended days Contract Adjustments: Contracted days will be prorated based on the start date Employment Status: Full-time with benefits Employment Type: 10-month employee on the classified pay schedule Qualifications & Requirements * Education: Must meet one of the following: * 48 college semester hours * An Associate's Degree OR * High school diploma plus a passing score on the Paraeducator Assessment Exam. * Documentation: Candidates must provide proof of educational requirements to HR upon recommendation for hire. Compensation & Experience Credit Salary for the 2026-2027 school year will be based on Board approved salary schedule. 2025-2026 Pay Scale * Starting Pay (Step 0): $15.98/hour * Experienced Pay (Step 10): $19.67/hour We value experience! Previous experience working with students, intervention systems, and small-group instruction is strongly desired. New hires may bring up to 10 years of comparable, full-time, verified experience. * The hired applicant is responsible for submitting the BCPS Verification of Experience Form to prior employers for completion and return to HR. Payroll Note: While this is an hourly position, the salary is distributed via a year-long contract over 10 months. You will receive 4 paychecks at the end of June. Salary Formula: Hours per day × Hourly rate = Daily rate Daily rate × Contracted days = Annual salary. Annual salary ÷ Remaining pay periods = Gross biweekly pay Benefits of Joining BCPS We are committed to Moving Forward with our staff! Benefits include: * Retirement: Membership in the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA). * Life Insurance (Total $50,000): FREE TO YOU! $20,000 paid by the State of Kentucky and $30,000 paid by BCPS. * Health Coverage: Comprehensive Health Insurance (employee premium based on plan selected) or Waiver HRA options. * Time Off: Sick Leave, Personal Leave, and Emergency Leave (prorated). Unused Personal Leave rolls over to Sick Leave. Unused Sick Leave rolls over. * Optional Benefits: Dental, Vision, Sick Leave Bank Membership, Bloodborne Pathogen/Hepatitis B (3-dose immunization series), and Additional voluntary coverage through American Fidelity. Why Join BCPS? At Bullitt County Public Schools, we believe in growing forward-together. Come help create supportive, inclusive learning environments where students feel encouraged and empowered. Your role matters, your voice matters, and your work creates a lasting impact. Join us. Inspire students. Shape futures. Help us keep Moving Forward.