ECE Instructional Assistant #1 - Iroquois High School (2025-2026) Job ID: 35715 Start Time 8:40AM

Jefferson County Public Schools; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an ECE Instructional Assistant to support students with disabilities at Iroquois High School. The role involves assisting in individualized education plans and creating a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates must possess a High School Diploma, effective communication skills, and a willingness to assist students' physical needs. Salary ranges from $15.66 to $18.63 per hour based on board-approved salary placement rules.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to attend district ECE in-service for professional growth.
• Passing score on the Kentucky Paraeducator Exam or 48 college semester hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing each student's individual education plan.
• Help maintain a pleasant, safe, structured learning environment.
• Support students with physical needs like positioning and toileting.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Willingness to work with students with disabilities

Physical ability to assist with student needs

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

ECE Instructional Assistant #1 - Iroquois High School (2025-2026) Job ID: 35715 Start Time 8:40AM JobID: 35715

• Position Type:
  Classroom Instructional (Non-Certified)/ ECE Instructional Assistant
  
  
• Date Posted:
  5/22/2025
  
  
• Location:
  IROQUOIS HIGH MCA
  
  
• Date Available:
  07/28/2025
  
  
• Closing Date:
  06/16/2025
  
  

Position Type:
Classroom Instructional (Non-Certified)/ ECE Instructional Assistant

Date Posted:
5/22/2025

Location:
IROQUOIS HIGH MCA

Date Available:
07/28/2025

Closing Date:
06/16/2025

Job Description: (attached)
Working Calendar: 187 Days/7 Hours
Salary Schedule: 1A (attached)Grade 4
Hourly Pay Range: $15.66/hr-$18.63/hr
As per board approved salary placement rules.


SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recognizes that all responsibilities are basically supportive. Assists in implementing each student's individual education plan. Helps establish and maintain a pleasant, safe, and structured learning environment. Displays willingness and aptitude to work with students with disabilities.

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 is committed 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 a combination 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.

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
• Effective communication skills

**If your highest education is a High School Diploma or GED you must take and pass theKentucky Paraeducator Assessment Exam. The exam is free and you have three chances to obtain a passing score.For assistance with studying for this assessment, clickKPA Study Guide and / or sign up for the KPA Prep Class with JCPS Adult Education.You can sign up here and make sure to select “I want KPA classes." To schedule to take the KPA test with our Adult Ed department clickhere . Upon completion 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 contact an approved agency from the following list in order to be considered an active candidate: Please click here

**Information you enter in theExperiencesection 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 ECE FINAL.docx
• Job Family 1A Salary Schedule 2024-2025.pdf

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