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

Jefferson County Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Instructional Assistant (Non-Certified) for Jacob Elementary. The role supports the instructional program by tutoring students, documenting progress, and preparing materials and equipment under supervision.

Minimum qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment or 48 college hours, and demonstrated language skills. Training per Kentucky DOE and local district requirements is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Passing Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment or 48 college hours required.
• Demonstrated competent language skills.
• Experience working with children, individually or in groups.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Competent language skills

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Passing Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment or 48 college hours

Program certifications/training

Job description

Job Description

(Attached)

Salary Schedule

1Grade 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

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. Click here for more information and for instructions on how to register for the KPA Test and Prep Class. Upon completion of scheduling, you will receive a confirmation email from Adult Ed with additional instructions about the location, address and parking.

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 11/12/2026 6:36:10 AM CST.

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• Position Type: Classroom Instructional (Non-Certified)/ Elementary Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 11/10/2026
• Location: JACOB ELEMENTARY
• Closing Date: 11/17/2026