Special Education Instructional Health Assistant; Lebanon Junction Elementary School

Special Education Instructional Health Assistant (Lebanon Junction Elementary School ) - District Wide

Starting Date: Aug 7, 2026

Responsible for assisting teachers and schools with providing assistance in classroom instruction, student behavioral support, and supporting the health care needs of students during the school day in accordance with state laws and district regulations.

School placement and schedule are evaluated periodically and determined based on need. The initial placement for the  school year is Lebanon Junction Elementary School, to provide individualized support for students who are Moderately to Severely Disabled (MSD).

Hours: 6.25 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 pay schedule

• Education: Must meet one of the following: 48 college semester hours, an Associate’s Degree, or a 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.
• Citizenship: Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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

• Starting Pay (Step
  0): $15.98/hour
• Experienced Pay (Step 10): $19.67/hour

New hires may bring up to 10 years of comparable, full‑time, verified experience. The hired applicant is responsible for submitting the BCPS Verification of Experience Form to prior employers for completion and return to HR.

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.

• Retirement: Membership in the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA).
• Life Insurance: Total $50,000 (State: $20,000, BCPS: $30,000).
• 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 immunization series, and additional voluntary coverage through American Fidelity.

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.

Full‑Time

Salary: $16.46 to $26.44 per hour

• Troy Kolb, Director of Special Education
• Central Office
• Phone:
• Email: troy.kolbchools.us