Instructional Assistant - Slaughter Elementary School

Instructional Assistant – Slaughter Elementary School )

Opening Date: 6/19/2026 |
Closing Date: 6/26/2026 |
Location: Slaughter Elementary, Kentucky

The position is a Classroom Instructional (Non-Certified) Elementary Instructional Assistant role for the 2026‑2027 school year, scheduled for 9:40 AM start time, and working 187 days per year, 6.5 hours per day.

Salary: $17.43/hr – $19.11/hr, plus Critical Need Stipend $3.50/hr.

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.
• Experience working with children individually or in groups, including ability to read and understand words and associated ideas.
• Participation in program training as specified by the Kentucky Department of Education and local district.
• Program‑specific certifications or training.
• If your highest education is high school or GED, you must take and pass the Kentucky Para‑educator Assessment Exam.
• Applicants with transcripts obtained outside the U.S. must have credentials evaluated before referral; contact an approved agency.