2026-2027: Instructional Aide Special Education/Job Coach

Franklin Cty

District Wide - Frankfort, Kentucky This job is also posted in Franklin County Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5739719

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Sep 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

Franklin County Schools

652 Chamberlin Avenue

Frankfort, KY 40601

(502) 695-6700

JOB TITLE

Instructional Aide / Job Coach with CDL

REPORTS TO

Principal

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

Classified Salary Schedule

Grade 120

CONTRACTED

DAYS AND/OR HOURS

182 X 7

EXEMPT STATUS

Non Exempt

JOB CLASS CODE

7318

POSITION

CLASSIFICATION

Classified

DATE APPROVED

June 6, 2016

BASIC

FUNCTION

The instructional aide/job coach shall work with and under the supervision of the teacher. He/she assist in directing the learning experiences of pupils in all activities sponsored by the school. The instructional aide/job coach shall follow the guidelines for enforcing all board and school policies.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Works with the teacher to become familiar with the goals and philosophy that the teacher is working to achieve.

Assists with appropriate discipline techniques - such as behavior modification.

Assists in the development and preparation of instructional materials.

Assists the teacher with specific instructional tasks as assigned.

Works individually with students as assigned by FCPS.

Performs other duties that may be specific to particular classes that may not be covered in the general job description, as assigned by the supervising teacher.

The job coach has or obtains a Commercial Driver's License and transports the students on a bus.

Supervises students in school-based vocational training site while classroom teacher is supervising other students in the classroom.

Supervises students in classroom-based vocational training while classroom teacher is involved in community-based education training.

Provides systematic instruction in community-based education training without direct supervision of classroom teacher. This is to occur only after teacher documentation of specific training the aide received in community-based education programming.

Works with students, family members, classroom teachers, and others to discover potential career interests and various job possibilities available in the community.

Coordinates student evaluations to discover student competencies, interests, relevant vocations (including kinds of work previously unconsidered) as well as learning about the impact of students' disabilities and related support needs.

Completes written vocational evaluation reports, and assists with development of students' IPEs (Individualized Plan for Employment - through DVR).

Works with employers and students to develop personalized jobs.

Provides consultations for business personnel related to specific instruction and support needs of individual students__promoting instruction by those who typically provide training, and supplementing employer training as needed.

Provides follow-up services to promote job advancements and continuing success of students.

Assists with the collection of data and maintains necessary records for the local school system and the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. Keeps current and complete information regarding each student in student notebook/file.

Completes year-end program data report.

Works in concert with students and their parents/guardians, classroom teachers, vocational liaisons or Special Education Coordinators, and DVR Counselors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED and passing score on the paraeducator exam; or

Associate Degree Experiences in area related to the job.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$19.27 to $26.70 Per Hour