ECE Instructional Assistant — Special Ed Support

Jefferson-County-Public-Schools,-K; Kentucky; On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky seeks an ECE Instructional Assistant at Western High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is Classroom Instructional (Non-Certified) under the ECE program, with a 7-hour day and a 187-day calendar.

Salary is placed on the 1A Grade 8 schedule, $24.52 to $26.96 per hour, with an ECE stipend of $1.00 per hour. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and KPA or 48 college hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

KPA or 48 college hours

Willingness to work with students with disabilities

Physical ability to assist with positioning, toileting, lifting

Willingness to attend ECE in-service

Job description

Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky seeks an ECE Instructional Assistant at Western High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is Classroom Instructional (Non-Certified) under the ECE program, with a 7-hour day and a 187-day calendar.

Salary is placed on the 1A Grade 8 schedule, $24.52 to $26.96 per hour, with an ECE stipend of $1.00 per hour. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and KPA or 48 college hours.