ECE Instructional Assistant (MSD) - Indian Trail Elementary School (2026-2027) - Start Time 9:40 AM

Jefferson County Public Schools; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Critical Need Stipend $3.50 per hour

ECE Stipend $1.00 per hour

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools is hiring for an Exceptional Child Education paraprofessional in Louisville. The role supports students with disabilities in MSD, MMD, OHI, EBD, AUT, VI, HI, LD, and related areas, under ECE programs.

Responsibilities include aiding implementation of each student's IEP, maintaining a safe learning environment, and collaborating with the ECE team. Requires a high school diploma or GED and Kentucky Paraeducator prerequisites. Training opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Passing score on the KPA (Kentucky Paraeducator Exam) or 48 college semester hours.
• Willingness and aptitude to work with students with disabilities

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing each student's individual education plan (IEP).
• Help establish and maintain a pleasant, safe, and structured learning environment.
• Display willingness and aptitude to work with students with disabilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

KPA/48 college hours

Job description

Job Description: (attached)

Salary Schedule: 1A Grade 4 (Attached)

Working Calendar: 187 Days/ 7 Hours

As per Board-approved 2025-2026 salary placement rules/schedules.

Salary Range: $18.27/hr - $20.07/hr

Critical Need Stipend $3.50 per hour & 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.
• Applicants with transcripts obtained outside the U.S. will need to have their credentials evaluated prior to being referred for vacancies.
• 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.