ECE Instructional Assistant; MSD; Johnsontown Road Elementary School

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ECE Instructional Assistant (MSD) - Johnsontown Road Elementary School ) - Start Time 9:40

• Position Type:
  Classroom Instructional (Non-Certified)/ ECE Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted:
  10/30/2026
• Location:
  
  JOHNSONTOWN ROAD ELEMENTARY
• Closing Date:
  11/06/2026

Job Description: (attached)
Salary

Schedule:

1AGrade 8 (Attached)
Working Calendar: 187 Days/ 7 Hours

As per Board-approved  salary placement rules/schedules.
Salary Range: $24.52/hr - $26.96/hr

ECE Instructional Assistant Stipend $1.00 per hour
Information regarding Exceptional Child Education (ECE) classrooms
Exceptional Child Education programs are designed to meet the needs of the student whose approach to learning is different from that of his/her peers. The school District is committed to providing a high-quality education for the student with disabilities. A variety of programs, techniques, methods, and materials are available and utilized for individualized instruction. Exceptional Child Education programs are provided to students with disabilities in Comprehensive and special education programs facilities/agencies.

Assignments could include students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities (MSD), Mild Mental Disabilities (MMD), Other Health Impairments (OHI), Emotional Behavioral Disabilities (EBD), Autism (AUT), Visual Impairment (VI), Hearing Impairment (HI), Learning Disabilities (LD), Social Communication or a combination of each area. Changes in assignment or ECE designation could occur during a school year due to student and classroom needs or could occur between school years when ECE allocations are reviewed.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recognizes that all responsibilities are basically supportive. Assists in implementing each student's individual education plan. Helps establish and maintain a pleasant, safe, and structured learning environment. Displays willingness and aptitude to work with students with disabilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Passing score on the KPA (Kentucky Para educator Exam) or 48 college semester hours.
• Willingness and aptitude to work with students with disabilities
• Physical ability and willingness to assist with physical needs of students such as positioning, toileting, and lifting
• Willingness to attend district ECE in-service for professional growth

** If your highest education is High School or GED you must take and pass the Kentucky Para educator 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 11/1/2026 4:49:49 PM CST.

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