ECE Instructional Assistant (Resource) - Stopher Elementary (2026-2027) - Start Time 8:40am

Jefferson County Public Schools; Avoca (KY); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 37.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jefferson County Public Schools is seeking an ECE Instructional Assistant (Resource) for Stopher Elementary for 2026-2027. Work starts at 8:40am, with a schedule of 187 days and 7 hours per day, and salary placement per the 1A pay scale.

The position supports students with disabilities, assists in implementing each student’s IEP, and helps maintain a safe, structured learning environment. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and KPA or 48 college hours.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Passing score on the KPA or 48 college semester hours.
• Willingness to attend ECE in-service for professional growth.
• Physical ability to assist with positioning, toileting, and lifting.

Aufgaben

• Assists in implementing each student's individualized education plan.
• Helps establish and maintain a pleasant, safe, and structured learning environment.
• Displays willingness and aptitude to work with students with disabilities.

Kenntnisse

Willingness to work with students with

Disability support readiness

Physical ability for student care

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

48 college semester hours or KPA score

Jobbeschreibung

ECE Instructional Assistant (Resource) - Stopher Elementary (2026-2027) - Start Time 8:40am JobID: 41205

• Position Type:
  Classroom Instructional (Non-Certified)/ ECE Instructional Assistant
  
  
• Date Posted:
  10/30/2026
  
  
• Location:
  STOPHER 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

**If your highest education is High School or GED you must take and pass theKentucky Paraeducator Assessment Exam. The exam is free and you have three chances to obtain a passing score.For assistance with studying for this assessment, click KPA Study Guide and / or sign up for the KPA Prep Class with JCPS Adult Education. You can sign up here and make sure to select "I want KPA classes" more information about the class can be found here . To schedule to take the KPA test with our Adult Ed department click here . Upon completion of scheduling, you will receive a confirmation email from Adult Ed with additional instructions about the location, address and parking.

**Applicants with transcripts obtained outside the U.S. will need to have their credentials evaluated prior to being referred for vacancies. Contact an approved agency from the following list: click here

**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.

Postings current as of 11/1/2026 8:57:12 AM CST.

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