Special Education Instructional Health Assistant; Lebanon Junction Elementary

Position: Special Education Instructional Health Assistant (2026-2027) Lebanon Junction Elementary
Location: Junction City

Join us for the  school year!

Lebanon Junction Elementary is searching for a highly motivated, positive, and dedicated team member to join our Bulldogs family. This role is vital in supporting our certified teachers to provide high-quality instruction, monitor student progress, and enhance the overall educational experience for students with special needs.

If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

Position Details

Hours: 6.5 hours per day (plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch)

Contract Length: 183 days per year

• 170 student instructional days
• 4 holidays
• 7 planning days
• 2 extended days

Contract Adjustments: Contracted days will be prorated based on the start date

Employment Status:
Full-time with benefits

Employment Type: 10-month employee on the classified salary schedule.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Must meet one of the following:
• 48 college semester hours
• An Associate's Degree OR
• High school diploma plus a passing score on the Para educator Assessment Exam.
• Documentation: Candidates must provide proof of educational requirements to HR upon recommendation for hire.

Compensation & Experience Credit

Salary for the  school year will be based on Board approved salary schedule.

pay scale

Step 0: $15.98

Step 10: $19.67

We value experience! Previous experience working with students, intervention systems, and small-group instruction is strongly desired.

• Experience Credit: New employees may transfer up to 10 years of comparable, full-time, verified experience.
• • Note:
    
    It is the employee's responsibility to submit the BCPS Verification of Experience form to previous employers.

Payroll Note: While this is an hourly position, the salary is distributed via a year-long contract over 10 months. You will receive 4 paychecks at the end of June.

Salary Formula: Hours per day × Hourly rate = Daily rate Daily rate × Contracted days = Annual salary. Annual salary ÷ Remaining pay periods = Gross biweekly pay

Benefits of Joining BCPS

We are committed to Moving Forward with our staff! Benefits include:

• Retirement: Membership in the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA).
• Life Insurance (Total $50,000): FREE TO YOU! $20,000 paid by the State of Kentucky and $30,000 paid by BCPS.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive Health Insurance (employee premium based on plan selected) or Waiver HRA options.
• Time Off: Sick Leave, Personal Leave, and Emergency Leave (prorated). Unused Personal Leave rolls over to Sick Leave. Unused Sick Leave rolls over.
• Optional Benefits: Dental, Vision, Sick Leave Bank Membership, Bloodborne Pathogen/Hepatitis B (3-dose immunization series), and Additional voluntary coverage through American Fidelity.

Why Join BCPS?

At Bullitt County Public Schools, we believe in growing forward-together. Come help create supportive, inclusive learning environments where students feel encouraged and empowered.

Your role matters, your voice matters, and your work creates a lasting impact.

Join us. Inspire students. Shape futures. Help us keep Moving Forward.