ECE Instructional Assistant for 2026-2027

Jefferson County Public Schools; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools is seeking compassionate para-educators for ECE Instructional Assistant positions for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves assisting students with disabilities, ensuring a safe and structured learning environment, and implementing individual education plans.

Candidates must possess a High School diploma or GED, pass the Kentucky Paraeducator Exam, and display effective communication skills. This position supports a commitment to high-quality education for students in special education programs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Must have passing score on the Kentucky Paraeducator Exam or 48 college semester hours.
• Effective communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing each student’s individual education plan.
• Help establish a pleasant and safe learning environment.
• Provide physical assistance with positioning and toileting as needed.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Willingness to work with students with disabilities

Physical ability to assist with students

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Passing score on the Kentucky Paraeducator Exam (KPA)

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking student‑focused, compassionate para‑educators to fill ECE Instructional Assistant positions for the 2026‑2027 school year.

Information regarding Exceptional Child Education (ECE) classrooms

Exceptional Child Education programs are designed to meet the needs of students whose approach to learning differs from that of their peers. The district is committed to providing a high‑quality education for students with disabilities. A variety of programs, techniques, methods, and materials are available and utilized for individualized instruction. ECE programs are provided to students with disabilities in both comprehensive and special education facilities. Assignments may include students with moderate to severe disabilities, mild mental disabilities, other health impairments, emotional‑behavioral disabilities, autism, visual impairment, hearing impairment, learning disabilities, social communication or a combination of each area. Changes in assignment or ECE designation may occur during a school year due to student and classroom needs or between school years when ECE allocations are reviewed.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing each student’s individual education plan.
• Help establish and maintain a pleasant, safe, and structured learning environment.
• Display willingness and aptitude to work with students with disabilities.
• Provide physical assistance with positioning, toileting, and lifting as needed.
• Attend district ECE in‑service training for professional growth.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Passing score on the Kentucky Paraeducator Exam (KPA) or 48 college semester hours.
• Willingness and aptitude to work with students with disabilities.
• Physical ability to assist with positioning, toileting, and lifting of students.
• Effective communication skills.
• If your highest education is High School or GED, you must take and pass the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment Exam.
• Applicants with transcripts obtained outside the U.S. must have their credentials evaluated before being referred for vacancies.