ECE Implementation Coach – George Unseld (2026-2027) - Start Time 8:40AM

Jefferson County Public Schools; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools is seeking a Certified Special Education professional to coordinate and support the school-based ECE team, ensuring compliance with KARs and IDEA. The role involves assessment administration and interpretation to support student achievement.

Requirements include a Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Special Education, a Master's degree or higher, and at least 3 years of relevant teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Special Education is required.
• Three (3) years of successful teaching experience in special education or equivalent professional experience.
• CA-27 consultant certification is required to be initiated after recommendation; exceptions possible for Teacher Leader or Supervisor of Instruction endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist the ECE team to support student achievement.
• Administer, score, and interpret assessments for ECE, and ensure compliance with district procedures.

Education

Masters Degree or higher

Job description

Job Description: (Attached)

Salary Schedule: III (Attached)

Working Calendar: 195 days/7 hours

As per Board-approved 2026-2027 salary placement rules/schedules.

Salary Pay Range: $ 58,553.70 - $104,199.62

Certified Critical Need Incentive: Candidates selected for critical need-based positions are eligible to receive salary credit of up to 25 years of approved previous experience

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate and assist the school-based Exceptional Child Education (ECE) team to support student achievement; administer, score, and interpret assessments; and maintain compliance with district Exceptional Child Education procedures. Provide technical assistance and support for the implementation of the Kentucky Administration Regulations (KARs) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Special Education
• Masters Degree or higher
• Three (3) years of successful teaching experience in special education or equivalent professional experience
• Ability to work successfully with people
• Working knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding programs for exceptional children
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team situation
• Demonstrated decision-making abilities

Please note: This position requires a Consultant certification (CA-27) in the area/grade span for which the certificate is requested. A minimum of 3 years of experience in the area/grade span is required by EPSB for the CA-27. Although the certificate is not required prior to being considered for this position, the CA-27 application will be initiated once a candidate is recommended for the position.

Exceptions: A candidate with a Teacher Leader or Supervisor of Instruction endorsement can serve in any consultant role without additional certification.

• 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**