This position is for the 2023-2024 school year. 

 

Lebanon Junction Elementary is a unique learning environment where staff are valued and students are loved.  We are the hidden gem of Bullitt County with a school climate that feels like family.  Candidates should have a growth mindset and be willing to be part of a team that works hard in order to play hard.  We believe that every student and staff member have strengths that make them valuable to our team and we aim to celebrate growth.  Students are more than a test score and at LJES we strive to teach the whole child - from academics to interpersonal and emotional skills.  We expect academic growth from every student and professional growth from every staff member.  Successes are that much sweeter knowing that these are "our students" and every staff member is invested in the growth of every student.   

 

If you are a candidate whose belief aligns with ours, then we need you to join our team!

  

Now here's the basic job description for this position.  Those who meet the basic requirements and align with the vision in the first paragraph of the posting are encouraged to apply!

  

 

LJES is seeking a qualified Special Education Instrucitonal Assistant that is enthusiastic and creates a positive learning climate that excites students.  Above all, we seek candidates with the belief that every student can achieve at high levels.  

 

This position is 6.5 hours per day and 170 instructional days, 4 holidays, 7 planning days and 2 extended days for at total of 183 days per year.  Contracted days will be adjusted depending upon start date. (Considered full time with benefits - see below)

 

• Must have 48 semester hours, an Associates Degree or have a high school diploma and have passed the paraeducator assessment exam.  Must provide a copy to HR upon recommendation to hire.

Step 0:  $14.85  

Step 10:  $18.28

  

Although Classified positions are paid on an hourly rate, salary is set up on a year long contract and divided by the number of remaining paychecks.  This position is considered a ten month employee on the pay schedule.  4 paychecks will be paid at the end of June.

Please see payroll schedule at link below for pay dates. 

BCPS Pay Schedule

  

formula to calculate salary

hours per day  x  hourly rate = daily rate

daily rate x contracted days = salary

salary / # of pays left = gross biweekly pay

 

Benefits

$20,000 life insurance policy - paid for by the State of Kentucky 

$30,000 life insurance policy - paid for by Bullitt County Public Schools

Health Insurance (employee monthly premium based on plan selected)

or Waiver HRA or Waiver HRA limited purpose

Sick Leave and Personal Leave and Emergency Leave (prorated depending upon start date)

Personal Leave not used in school year rolls over to sick leave

Earn 2 more sick days if you do not use any sick leave during school year 

Kentucky Public Pensions Authority - retirement membership

Optional Dental and Vision

Optional - Sick Leave Bank Member

Optional - Bloodborne Pathogen/Hepatitis B (3) dose immunization series

Optional insurance/benefits through American Fidelity

 

We would love for you to join Bullitt County Public Schools and be a part of helping us in Moving Forward!