Instructional Assistant Fairdale Elementary School

Compensation

Salary

Schedule:

1A Grade 3 (Attached)
Salary Range: $17.43/hr - $19.11/hr
Critical Need Stipend: $3.50 per hour

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, and 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 the ability to read and understand the meanings of words and ideas associated with them and to use them effectively
• Participation in program training as specified by the Kentucky Department of Education and the local district
• Program‑specific certifications/training
• Effective communication skills
• 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, use the KPA Study Guide and/or sign up for the KPA Prep Class with JCPS Adult Education.
• Applicants with transcripts obtained outside the U.S. will need to have their credentials evaluated prior to being referred for vacancies. Contact an approved agency from the list provided.
• Applicants will be evaluated based on the information provided in the Experience section of the application. Falsification of an employment application is grounds for exclusion and/or termination.