Special Education Instructional Health Assistant (2026-2027) - Lebanon Junction Elementary School

Join us for the 2026-2027 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 Paraeducator Assessment Exam. Documentation: Candidates must provide proof of educational requirements to HR upon recommendation for hire. Compensation & Experience CreditSalary for the 2026-2027 school year will be based on Board approved salary schedule.2025-2026 Pay Scale Starting Pay (Step 0): $15.98/hour Experienced Pay (Step 10): $19.67/hour 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 payBenefits of Joining BCPSWe 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.

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