Instructional Assistant - Highland Middle School

Instructional Assistant – Highland Middle School (2026‑2027) – Job  – Start Time 8:40 a.m. (Position Type: Classroom Instructional, Non‑Certified)

Location:

Highland Middle School;

Date Available:

07/01/2026;
Closing Date: 06/24/2026.

1A Grade 3 (Attached). Salary Range: $17.43/hr – $19.11/hr critical Need Stipend: $3.50 per hour. Working Calendar: 187 Days / 6.5 Hours.

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.

• 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

Applicants whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED must take and pass the Kentucky Para‑educator Assessment Exam. The exam is free and candidates have three chances to obtain a passing score. Candidates can study using the KPA Study Guide or sign up for the KPA Prep Class with JCPS Adult Education.

Applicants with transcripts obtained outside the U.S. must have their credentials evaluated prior to being referred for vacancies. Contact an approved agency from the following list: …

Information entered 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.