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

Jefferson County Public Schools; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ECE Stipend $1.00 per hour

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, KY is seeking an ECE Instructional Assistant to support students with disabilities in comprehensive and special education settings.

Responsibilities include assisting with implementing individual education plans, maintaining a safe learning environment, and collaborating with staff. Minimum qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, passing KPA or 48 college hours, and willingness to grow through district ECE training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Passing score on the KPA or 48 college semester hours.
• Willingness to work with students with disabilities.
• Physical ability to assist with physical needs of students.
• Willingness to attend district ECE in-service for professional growth.
• Effective communication skills.
• If highest education is High School or GED you must take and pass the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment Exam.

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

Effective communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

KPA exam or 48 college hours

Job description

Job Description: (attached)

Salary Schedule: 1A Grade 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 students 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
• Effective communication skills
• If your highest education is High School or GED you must take and pass the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment Exam. The exam is free and you have three chances to obtain a passing score.
• 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.**