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

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

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools seeks an Instructional Assistant at Johnsontown Road Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year, starting at 9:40 AM. The position supports classroom instruction under the supervising teacher, assisting with tutoring, progress documentation, and materials preparation.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, and passes the Kentucky Para-educator Assessment or has 48 college hours, with demonstrated language skills and prior experience with children.

Qualifications

• Must have competent language skills.
• Experience working with children, individually or in groups.
• Program training as specified by Kentucky Department of Education and local district.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students and assist in documenting pupil progress.
• Prepare and organize materials and equipment.
• Support instructional program under supervising teacher or principal.

Skills

Language proficiency

Child interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Para-educator assessment or 48 college hours

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Johnsontown Road Elementary School (2026-2027) - Start Time 9:40 JobID: 41087

• Position Type:
  Classroom Instructional (Non-Certified)/ Elementary Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted:
  10/12/2026
• Location:
  JOHNSONTOWN ROAD ELEMENTARY
• Closing Date:
  10/19/2026

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

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