Instructional Assistant - Coleridge Taylor Elementary *Enhanced Support Stipend Eligible School (2026-2027) - Start Time 8:40am

Jefferson County Public Schools; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESZ stipend

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant at Coleridge Taylor Elementary. Start time 8:40am, 187 days, 6.5 hours per day, with a 1.00 per hour stipend and salary schedule 1A Grade 7.

The role involves tutoring students, assisting in documenting pupil progress, and preparing and organizing materials and equipment under the supervision of the teacher or principal.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Passing score on the Kentucky Para-educator Assessment or 48 semester college hours.
• Demonstrated competent language skills.
• Successful experience working with children, individually or in groups, including ability to read and understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them and to use them effectively.
• Participated in program training as specified by the Kentucky Department of Education and local district.
• Program specific certifications/training.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students as part of the instructional program.
• Assist in documentation of pupil progress.
• Prepare and organize materials and equipment.

Skills

Language skills

Reading skills

Child interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 college hours

Paraeducator assessment

Program certifications/training

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Coleridge Taylor Elementary *Enhanced Support Stipend Eligible School (2026-2027) - Start Time 8:40am JobID: 40453

• Position Type:
  Classroom Instructional (Non-Certified)/ Elementary Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted:
  7/27/2026
• Location:
  COLERIDGE-TAYLOR MONTESSORI
• Date Available:
  08/03/2026
• Closing Date:
  10/15/2026

Job Description: (attached)
Salary Schedule: 1AGrade 7(Attached)
Working Calendar: 187 Days/ 6.5Hours

As per Board-approved 2026-2027 salary placement rules/schedules.

Salary Range: $22.65/hr - $24.85/hr
ESZ/Choice Zone Stipend $1.00 per hour

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the supervising teacher or Principal, the instructional assistant participates as an integral member of the instructional program including tutoring students, assisting in documentation of pupil progress, preparation, and organization of materials and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Passing score on the Kentucky Para-educator Assessment or 48 semester college hours
• Demonstrated competent language skills
• Successful experience working with children, individually or in groups, including ability to read and understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them and to use them effectively
• Participated in program training as specified by the Kentucky Department of Education and local district
• Program specific certifications/training

**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.

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**Falsification of an employment application is grounds for exclusion from consideration and/or termination.

Postings current as of 10/10/2026 3:27:57 AM CST.

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