ECE Instructional Assistant - Field Elementary (2026-2027) - Start Time 9:40am

Jefferson-County-Public-Schools,-K; Kentucky; On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools Field Elementary is seeking an ECE Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. Start time is 9:40am; working calendar is 187 days with 7 hours per day.

The role supports students with disabilities and assists in implementing each student's education plan, while maintaining a safe and structured learning environment. A high school diploma or GED and KPA exam (or 48 college hours) are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Willingness to work with students with

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

KPA exam or 48 college hours

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Jefferson County Public Schools

ECE Instructional Assistant - Field Elementary (2026-2027) - Start Time 9:40am JobID: 40971

• Position Type: Classroom Instructional (Non-Certified)/ ECE Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/22/2026
• Location: FIELD ELEMENTARY
• Date Available: 10/05/2026
• Closing Date: 09/29/2026

Job Description: (attached) Salary Schedule: 1Grade 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

Postings current as of 9/23/2026 12:02:16 PM CST.

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