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True Openings as of 10/2/2026 Early Childhood Instructional Assistant

• McFerran Early Childhood (2026-2027)
• Start Time 8:40

JobID:

41020

Position Type:

Classroom Instructional (Non-Certified)/

Early Childhood Instructional Assistant Date Posted:

10/2/2026

Location:

MCFERRAN EARLY CHILDHOOD

Closing Date:

10/09/2026 (Attached)

Salary Schedule:

1A Grade 7 (Attached)

Working Calendar:

187 Days/ 7.0 Hours As per Board-approved 2026-2027 salary placement rules/schedules.

Salary Range:

$22.65/hr

• 24.

85/hr Early Childhood Instructional Assistant Stipend $1.00 per hour Information regarding the

Early Childhood Program The Early Childhood Program:

The Early Childhood staff are dedicated and focused on providing students with a great start to their school careers. They prepare students for transitioning into elementary school and build confidence and skills in each child for personal success and school readiness. Strong parent involvement and participation are encouraged, fostered, and appreciated in all our programs. The benefits to both children and families are long-lasting. The research indicates that children attending Early Childhood programs have greater success in school.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the supervising teacher or Principal, the instructional assistant participates as an integral member of the instructional program including tutoring students, assisting in the documentation of pupil progress, preparation and organization of materials and equipment, and/or instructing. Also, assisting bus drivers in supervising, loading, and unloading students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or G.E.D. Passing score on the Kentucky Para-educator Assessment or 48 college semester hours. Demonstrated competent language skills, including the ability to read and understand the meanings of words and ideas associated with them and to use them effectively. Successful experience working with children, individually or in groups. Program-specific certifications/training. All required trainings will be completed within 90 days of employment, including the required bus monitoring training. Effective communication 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. Click here for more information and for instructions on how to register for the KPA Test and Prep Class. Upon completion of scheduling, you will receive a confirmation email from Adult Ed with additional instructions about the location, address and parking.

• 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 and completely. Falsification of an employment application is grounds for exclusion from consideration and/or termination.
• Attachment(s): Instructional Assistant Early Childhood FINAL.docx Job Family 1A Salary Schedule 2026-2027.pdf Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 10/2/2026 10:02:24 PM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions
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