ECE Instructional Assistant (MSD) Indian Trail Elementary (2025-2026) Start Time 940

Jefferson County Public Schools

Job Location:

Indian Trail, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Classroom Instructional (Non-Certified)/ECE Instructional Assistant

Date Posted:
12/22/2025

Location:
INDIAN TRAIL ELEMENTARY

Closing Date:
2/9/2026

Job Description: (Attached)
Salary Schedule: 1AGrade 4 (Attached)
Working Calendar: 187 Days/ 7 Hours
Hourly Pay Range: $18.27/hr-$20.07/hr
As per board approved salary placement rules.
Critical Need Stipend $3.50 per hour & ECE Instructional Assistant Stipend $1.00 per hour

Information regarding Exceptional Child Education (ECE) classrooms
Exceptional Child Education programs are designed to meet the needs of the student whose approach to learning is different from that of his/her peers. The school District is committed to providing a high-quality education for the student with disabilities. A variety of programs techniques methods and materials are available and utilized for individualized instruction. Exceptional Child Education programs are provided to students with disabilities in Comprehensive and special education programs facilities/agencies. Assignments could include students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities (MSD) Mild Mental Disabilities (MMD) Other Health Impairments (OHI) Emotional Behavioral Disabilities (EBD) Autism (AUT) Visual Impairment (VI) Hearing Impairment (HI) Learning Disabilities (LD) Social Communication or a combination of each area. Changes in assignment or ECE designation could occur during a school year due to student and classroom needs or could occur between school years when ECE allocations are reviewed.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recognizes that all responsibilities are basically supportive. Assists in implementing each students individual education plan. Helps establish and maintain a pleasant safe and structured learning environment. Displays willingness and aptitude to work with students with disabilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Passing score on the KPA (Kentucky Paraeducator Exam) or 48 college semester hours.
Willingness and aptitude to work with students with disabilities
Physical ability and willingness to assist with physical needs of students such as positioning toileting and lifting
Willingness to attend district ECE in-service for professional growth
Effective communication skills

**If your highest education is High School or GED you must take and pass theKentucky Paraeducator Assessment Exam. The exam is free and you have three chances to obtain a passing assistance with studying for this assessment clickKPA Study Guideand / or sign up for the KPA Prep Class with JCPS Adult Education.You can sign up hereand make sure to select I want KPA classes more information about the class can be found here. To schedule to take the KPA test with our Adult Ed department clickhere. Upon completion of scheduling you will receive a confirmation email from Adult Ed with additional instructions about the location address and parking.

**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 following list: click here

**Information you enter in the Experience section of the online application will be used to verify your qualification for this position. Information should be entered accurately and completely.
**Falsification of an employment application is grounds for exclusion from consideration and/or termination**

Attachment(s):

Instructional Assistant ECE
Job Family 1A Salary Schedule

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Position Type:Classroom Instructional (Non-Certified)/ECE Instructional AssistantDate Posted:12/22/2025Location:INDIAN TRAIL ELEMENTARY Closing Date: 2/9/2026Job Description: (Attached)Salary Schedule: 1AGrade 4 (Attached)Working Calendar: 187 Days/ 7 HoursHourly Pay Range: $18.27/hr-$20.07/hrAs per...