Instructor I, II, III (Behavior Intervention)- Dunn Elementary (2026-2027) - 9:40AM

Jefferson County Public Schools; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools seeks paraeducators to assist in implementing education programs through comprehensive assessments, evaluations, and instruction, including home visitation. Works under supervision of certified staff to serve diverse families and students with special needs.

The position aligns with 187 days/7 hours and offers a salary range of $17.00 to $26.96 per hour; minimum qualifications vary by Instructor level (I–III) and include education and certification milestones.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Passing score on the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment (KPA) or 48 college hours.
• Experience with children and parents with special needs from diverse backgrounds.
• Program specific certifications or training required.
• Effective communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing education programs through assessments, evaluations, and instruction.
• Includes home visitation and instruction; works under supervision of certified staff.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree or 64 college hours

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description

(Attached)

Scope of Responsibilities

Assists in the implementation of education programs by providing comprehensive assessments, evaluations, and instruction to meet the needs of parents and children; including home visitation and instruction. Works under the direction of certified staff member.

Salary Schedule

1A Grade 6/7/8 (Attached)

Working Calendar

187 Days/ 7hr

Salary Range

$17.00/hr - $26.96/hr

Minimum Qualifications: Instructor I

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.


• Passing score on the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment (KPA) or 48 college hours.


• Successful experience with children


• Experience in working with children and parents with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds.


• Program specific certfications/training


• Effective communication skills

Minimum Qualifications: Instructor II

• Associate Degree or approved equivalent training (64 college semester hours) and experience


• One year successful experience with children


• Experience in working with children and parents with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds.


• Program specific certifications/training


• Effective communication skills

Minimum Qualifications: Instructor III

• Bachelors Degree


• Three years successful experience with children


• Experience in working with children and parents with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds.


• 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. 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.**