Instructional Assistant - Jacob Elementary School (2026-2027) - Start Time 9:40

Jefferson County Public Schools; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the Louisville area. This role supports the instructional program by tutoring students, documenting pupil progress, and organizing materials and equipment under the supervision of a teacher or principal.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment or 48 college hours, and demonstrated language and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Passing Kentucky Para-educator Assessment or 48 college hours.
• Demonstrated competent language skills.
• Experience working with children individually or in groups and reading/understanding words and ideas.
• Participated in KDE and district trainings.
• Program-specific certifications/training.
• Effective communication skills.
• If your highest education is High School or GED you must take and pass the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment (free; three chances).

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the supervising teacher or Principal, the instructional assistant tutors students.
• Assists in documenting pupil progress.
• Prepares and organizes materials and equipment for instruction.

Skills

Tutoring

Documentation

Materials organization

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 semester college hours

Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment

Program trainings/certifications

Job description

Job Description: (Attached)

Salary Schedule: 1A Grade 7 (Attached)

Working Calendar: 187 Days/ 6.5 Hours

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

Salary Range: $22.65/hr-$24.85/hr

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
• 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.
• 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.**