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Jefferson County Public Schools

ECE Instructional Assistant (MSD)- Jeffersontown Elementary (2026-2027) - Start Time 9:40am

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$33,888 / year median in Kentucky

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ECE Instructional Assistant (MSD)- Jeffersontown Elementary (2026-2027) - Start Time 9:40am
JobID:
39855
Position Type:
Classroom Instructional (Non-Certified)/
ECE Instructional Assistant Date Posted:
6/18/2026
Location:
JEFFERSONTOWN ELEMENTARY
Date Available:
08/01/2026
Closing Date:
06/25/2026
Job Description:
(attached)
Salary Schedule:
1A Grade 4 (Attached)
Working Calendar:
187 Days/ 7 Hours As per Board-approved 2025-2026 salary placement rules/schedules.
Salary Range:
$18.27/hr - $20.07/hr Critical Need Stipend $3.50 per hour & ECE Instructional Assistant Stipend $1.00 per hour Information regarding Exceptional Child Education (ECE) classrooms Exceptional Child Education programs are designed to meet the needs of the student whose approach to learning is different from that of his/her peers. The school District ismitted to providing a high-quality education for the student with disabilities. A variety of programs, techniques, methods, and materials are available and utilized for individualized instruction. Exceptional Child Education programs are provided to students with disabilities in Comprehensive and special education programs facilities/agencies. Assignments could include students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities (MSD), Mild Mental Disabilities (MMD), Other Health Impairments (OHI), Emotional Behavioral Disabilities (EBD), Autism (AUT), Visual Impairment (VI), Hearing Impairment (HI), Learning Disabilities (LD), Social Communication or abination of each area. Changes in assignment or ECE designation could occur during a school year due to student and classroom needs or could occur between school years when ECE allocations are reviewed.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Recognizes that all responsibilities are basically supportive. Assists in implementing each student's individual education plan. s establish and maintain a pleasant, safe, and structured learning environment. Displays willingness and aptitude to work with students with disabilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or G.E.D. Passing score on the KPA (Kentucky Paraeducator Exam) or 48 college semester hours. Willingness and aptitude to work with students with disabilities Physical ability and willingness to assist with physical needs of students such as positioning, toileting, and lifting Willingness to attend district ECE in-service for professional growth Effectivemunication skills
  • If your highest education is High School or GED you must take and pass the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment Exam.
The exam is free and you have three chances to obtain a passing score. For assistance with studying for this assessment, click KPA Study Guide and / or sign up for the KPA Prep Class with JCPS Adult Education. You can sign up and make sure to select "I want KPA classes" more information about the class can be found . To schedule to take the KPA test with our Adult Ed department click . Uponpletion of scheduling, you will receive a confirmation email from Adult Ed with additional instructions about the location, address and parking.
  • Applicants with transcripts obtained outside the U.S. will need to have their credentials evaluated prior to being referred for vacancies. an approved agency from the following list: click
  • Information you enter in the Experience section of the online application will be used to verify your qualification for this position. Information should be entered accurately andpletely.
  • Falsification of an employment application is grounds for exclusion from consideration and/or termination.