Jefferson County Public Schools

Early Childhood Instructional Assistant (Multiple Vacancies) - DuValle Early Childhood Center (2026-2027) - Start Time 9:40

Jefferson County Public Schools  •  Louisville, KY (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

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Salary Schedule: 1A Grade 7 - Begins at step 5 (Attached)
Working Calendar: 187 Days/ 7.0 Hours

As per Board-approved salary placement rules/schedules.
Salary Range: $22.65/hr-$24.85/hr
Early Childhood Instructional Assistant Stipend $1.00 per hour

Information regarding the Early Childhood Program
The Early Childhood Program: The Early Childhood staff are dedicated and focused on providing students with a great start to their school careers. They prepare students for transitioning into elementary school and build confidence and skills in each child for personal success and school readiness. Strong parent involvement and participation are encouraged, fostered, and appreciated in all our programs. The benefits to both children and families are long-lasting. The research indicates that children attending Early Childhood programs have greater success in school.

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 the documentation of pupil progress, preparation and organization of materials and equipment, and/or instructing. Also, assisting bus drivers in supervising, loading, and unloading students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • Passing score on the Kentucky Para-educator Assessment or 48 college semester hours.
  • Demonstrated competent language skills, including the ability to read and understand the meanings of words and ideas associated with them and to use them effectively.
  • Successful experience working with children, individually or in groups.
  • Program-specific certifications/training.
  • All required trainings will be completed within 90 days of employment, including the required bus monitoring 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. 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.

**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.**

Jefferson County Public Schools

About Jefferson County Public Schools

— 30th largest school district in the U.S.

— 96,000+ students

— 17,400+ full- and part-time employees, including 6,800+ certified teachers

Vision

All JCPS students graduate prepared, empowered, and inspired to reach their full potential and contribute as thoughtful, responsible citizens of our diverse shared world.

Mission

To challenge and engage each learner to grow through effective teaching and meaningful experiences with caring, supportive environments

Core Values

• Caring—All JCPS children are nurtured as if they are our own.

• Equity—All students receive an education that gives them what they need to thrive through differentiated supports focused on removing social factors as a predictor of success.

• Excellence—Empowering people to lead, create, and innovate is essential to creating a culture of excellence.

• Respect—All students, staff, and families are treated with dignity and respect as members of a safe and welcoming learning community.

• Individuality—Children learn differently and require personalized approaches to learning.

• Diversity—Our diversity is a strength—differences of each are assets of the whole.

• Opportunity—Effective teaching is the most powerful tool for engaging and motivating students to reach their full potential.

• Creativity—The abilities to create, innovate, and solve challenging problems are critical skills for educators and children to develop and employ in teaching and learning.

• Collaboration—Relationships, cooperation, and partnerships among students, staff, families, and community are fundamental to the success of our students.

• Stewardship—Adults model integrity, respect, and responsibility through mindful stewardship of talents, resources, and time.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Louisville, KY
Year Founded
1829
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