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GEORGE UNSELD LEARNING CENTER EARLY CHILDHOOD INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT (2 VACANCIES)

Employer
Jefferson County Public Schools - Kentucky
Location
Louisville, KY, US
Salary
Competitive
  • Position Type:
    Classroom Instructional (Non-Certified)/Early Childhood Instructional Assistant
  • Date Posted:
    1/15/2019
  • Location:
    GEORGE UNSELD EARLY CHILDHOOD
  • Closing Date:
    02/13/2019


  • Job Description
    SALARY SCHEDULE 1A Grade 3 (attached)
    Starting Annual $18,693.95

    Working Calendar: 187 Days/ 7.0 Hours

    Accepting applications from:

    JCPS Substitutes
    Internal applicants who are not current JCPS Full-Time Early Childhood Instructional Assistants
    External applicants who would be new to JCPS
    Returning Applicants

    A message for current JCPS Full-Time Early Childhood Instructional Assistants
    Applications from current JCPS employees already in full-time Early Childhood Instructional Assistant positions will not be accepted. Current Early Childhood Instructional Assistants will use the transfer process to move to lateral positions for the 2018/19 School Year which is open annually March-April.

    Information regarding starting JCPS Full-Time employment
    An Initial 90-Working Day Probationary period for New Hires requires daily attendance. Health Insurance Selections begin the first day of the second full month of full-time employment. Upon completion 90-Working Day period the full balance of 10 paid Sick days, 3 paid Personal days and 2 Emergency days are deposited for use. Sick and Personal Leave balances roll and add for each year of continued full-time employment. Applicants who receive and accept a Job Offer for Instructional positions participate in a mandatory escrow Payroll system to provide consistent pay for the calendar year even though they only work the school calendar. For information in Understanding Escrow Pay view this link: http://https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/sites/default/files/Understanding Escrow Pay for Hourly Employees.pdf .
    Current JCPS full-time employees who compete and are reassigned from other Job Descriptions will serve a 90-day Reassignment Probation (leave balances remain available) to assess and assure successful performance.

    Information regarding the Early Childhood Program
    The Early Childhood Program: Early Childhood staff is dedicated and focused on providing students a great start to their school careers. They prepare students for transitioning into elementary school, and build confidence and skills in each child for personal success and school readiness. Strong parent involvement and participation is encouraged, fostered and appreciated in all our programs. The benefits to both children and families are long lasting. The research clearly indicates that children attending Early Childhood programs have a greater success in school.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
    • Passing score on the KPA (Kentucky Paraeducator Exam) or 48 college semester hours.
    • Early Childhood Bus Monitor training provided by District.
    • Demonstrated competent language skills including ability to read and understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them and to use them effectively.
    • Successful experience working with children, individually or in groups.
    • Program specific certifications/training.
    • All required trainings will be complete within 90 days of employment including the required bus monitoring training.

    If your highest education is High School or GED you must take and pass the Kentucky Paraeducational Assessment Exam. The exam is free and you have three chances to obtain a passing score. Click KPA Study Guide
    to review the Kentucky Paraeducational Assessment Study Guide.

    Desirable Qualifications:
    • Demonstrated knowledge of computer operations and functions
    • Experience with standard office machines.

    Applicants with transcripts obtained outside the U.S. will need to contact an approved agency from the following list in order to be considered an active candidate: Please click here
    Applicants who receive and accept a Job Offer for Instructional positions participate in a mandatory escrow Payroll system to provide consistent pay for the calendar year even though they only work the school calendar. Look for Understanding Escrow Pay on the left tab of the link: http://www.jefferson.k12.ky.us/Departments/FinancialServices/Payroll.html .

    New and returning applicants and all JCPS employees may express interest in as many full-time positions as desired. Additonally, if you would like to start quickly at JCPS to gain experience and begin your classroom career consider also applying for a Substitute Instructional Positions.

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