Virtual Learning Academy Part Time Paraprofessional Teaching Assistant 2026-2027 School Year

Jessamine County School District

JCS Virtual Learning Academy - Nicholasville, Kentucky This job is also posted in Jessamine County Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5934839

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

CLASS TITLE

PARAPROFESSIONAL

TEACHING ASSISTANT

(Bachelor Degree Required)

BASIC FUNCTION

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.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

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

KNOWLEDGE OF

Basic instructional methods and techniques

Basic learning theory applicable to the student group served

Students with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds

Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar,

spelling, language and reading

Safe practices in classroom and playground activities

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

Basic record-keeping techniques

ABILITY TO

Provide instruction working with children and parents with special needs, multi- cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds

Monitor and evaluate student progress

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Maintain routine records

Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and

restrictions

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Plan and organize work

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor degree required and teacher certification preferred

Position Type:

Part-Time

Job Requirements