Early Childhood Instructional Assistant - Shacklette School (2026-2027) - 8:40 am Start Time

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

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools is seeking an Early Childhood Instructional Assistant for Shacklette Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves tutoring, progress documentation, and assisting with materials, with duties including supervision of bus transportation.

Salary ranges from $22.65 to $24.85 per hour, plus a $1.00 hourly stipend. Working calendar is 187 days at 7.0 hours per day, with the posting noting Board-approved salary placement rules.

Qualifications

• Reading and understanding written materials clearly and accurately.
• Proven experience working with children, individually or in groups.
• Completion of program-specific trainings within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students as part of the instructional program.
• Document pupil progress and assist with record-keeping.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment.
• Instruct students and support bus drivers in supervising, loading, and unloading.
• Collaborate under the direction of the supervising teacher or Principal.

Skills

Language skills

Experience with children

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Passing Kentucky Para-educator Assessment or 48 college semester hours

Program-specific certifications/training

Job description

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Early Childhood Instructional Assistant - Shacklette School (2026-2027) - 8:40 am Start Time JobID: 41172

• Position Type: Classroom Instructional (Non-Certified)/ Early Childhood Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/27/2026
• Location: SHACKLETTE ELEMENTARY
• Date Available: 11/23/2026
• Closing Date: 11/03/2026

Job Description: (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 schooland build confidence and skills in each child for personal success and school readiness. Strong parent involvement and participation areencouraged, 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, assistingbus driversin supervising, loading, and unloading students.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Passing score on the Kentucky Para-educator Assessmentor 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-specificcertifications/training.
• All required trainings will be completedwithin 90 days of employment,including the required bus monitoring training.

Postings current as of 10/29/2026 3:10:15 PM CST.

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