Early Childhood Classroom Support Specialist

Jefferson-County-Public-Schools,-K; Kentucky; On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools seeks an Early Childhood Instructional Assistant for McFerran Early Childhood (2026-2027) with a start time of 8:40. The position is a 187-day calendar, 7.0 hours per day, and follows the 1A Grade 7 salary schedule.

Salary range is $22.65–$24.85 per hour, plus a $1.00 per hour stipend for Early Childhood Instructional Assistant. The role involves tutoring students, documenting progress, preparing materials, and assisting with supervision of students riding the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Passing score on Kentucky Para-educator Assessment or 48 college semester hours.
• Demonstrated competent language skills and ability to read/understand words and ideas.
• Experience working with children, individually or in groups.
• Program-specific certifications/training.
• All trainings completed within 90 days of employment including bus monitoring training.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, participate as part of instructional program including tutoring students.
• Assist in documentation of pupil progress, preparation and organization of materials and equipment.
• Instruct students and assist bus drivers in supervising, loading, and unloading.

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Passing score on the Kentucky Para-educator Assessment or 48 college semester hours

Demonstrated competent language skills

Successful experience working with children

Program-specific certifications/training

All required trainings within 90 days

Job description

Jefferson County Public Schools seeks an Early Childhood Instructional Assistant for McFerran Early Childhood (2026-2027) with a start time of 8:40. The position is a 187-day calendar, 7.0 hours per day, and follows the 1A Grade 7 salary schedule.

Salary range is $22.65–$24.85 per hour, plus a $1.00 per hour stipend for Early Childhood Instructional Assistant. The role involves tutoring students, documenting progress, preparing materials, and assisting with supervision of students riding the