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KSB/KSD Instructional Assistant
Commonwealth of KentuckyLouisville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Jul 2026
💰 $31,836/yr($24,396/yr – $31,836/yr)
About the role
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2603801
KSB/KSD Instructional Assistant
Pay Grade
08
Salary
$2,032.88 - $2,653.14 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A |
Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education
Location
1867 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206 USA
Louisville, KY 40206 USA
Description
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Special Education and Early Learning, Division of State
Schools, Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) in Louisville (Jefferson County) has an opening for a KSB/KSD
Instructional Assistant.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist students with disabilities in a classroom setting, during transition between buildings and classes and on school trips. Works individuals or in small groups with students.
- Assist classroom teachers with instructional needs. Collaborate with teachers and accept direction/guidance from teachers. Follow expectations established by classroom teacher.
- Assist with preparation of instructional materials.
- Work with behavior challenged students with appropriate behavior techniques.
- Attend training offered by the school relating to education. May cover classes when necessary.
- Assist students to various activities and places in the buildings on campus.
- Provide office support and coverage as needed to include answering phones, greeting visitors, filing, and making copies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
High School graduate
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Two (2) years of experience working within a school or classroom environment.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
An employee in this job title at the Kentucky School for the Deaf must furnish to the agency's appointing authority within twelve (12) months of appointment or entrance into this class, documentation that he or she possesses the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) rating of "Survival" level. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office or classroom setting assisting teachers and assisting students who are hearing impaired and/or vision impaired.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Christy Ricketts at christy.ricketts@education.ky.gov or 502-564-3716.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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