ECE Instructional Assistant (Autism) - Hawthorne Elementary (2026-2027) - Start Time 8:40am

Jefferson County Public Schools; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $1/hr

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools seeks an ECE Instructional Assistant (Autism) for Hawthorne Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. Start time 8:40am; 187 days/7 hours daily; salary range listed with hourly pay. Duties center on implementing individual education plans and supporting students with disabilities.

Closing date: 11/06/2026. Salary placement follows board-approved rules; includes a $1.00 per hour ECE stipend and a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Passing score on KPA or 48 college semester hours required.
• Willingness to work with students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing each student's individual education plan.
• Help maintain a pleasant, safe, and structured learning environment.
• Support students with disabilities in daily activities and transitions.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

KPA or 48 college hours

Disability support experience

Job description

ECE Instructional Assistant (Autism) - Hawthorne Elementary (2026-2027) - Start Time 8:40am JobID: 41204

• Position Type:
  Classroom Instructional (Non-Certified)/ ECE Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted:
  10/30/2026
• Location:
  HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY
• Closing Date:
  11/06/2026

Job Description: (attached)
Salary Schedule: 1AGrade 8 (Attached)
Working Calendar: 187 Days/ 7 Hours

As per Board-approved 2026-2027 salary placement rules/schedules.
Salary Range: $24.52/hr - $26.96/hr

ECE Instructional Assistant Stipend $1.00 per hour
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.
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.

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

**Falsification of an employment application is grounds for exclusion from consideration and/or termination.