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Student Development Assistant
Commonwealth of KentuckyLouisville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jul 2026
About the role
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Student Development Assistant
Pay Grade
10
Salary
$2,459.44 - $3,209.70 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education
Location
1867 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206 USA
Louisville, KY 40206 USA
Description
Apply for the most rewarding job you will ever have in your lifetime. At the Kentucky School for the Blind
(KSB), we are making a difference in each student's life by "Empowering students who are blind and visually
impaired to command their future."
KSB has nearly 180 years of service whose mission is to provide comprehensive educational services to all Kentucky students who are blind and visually impaired, from birth to 21 years old. KSB prides itself on helping all Kentucky students who are blind and visually impaired to develop their talents, skills, and attitudes to become confident, competent, and independent adults.
Currently, KSB has a vacant Student Development Assistant position in the residential section for second shift. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic, student-centered environment focused on empowering the blind and visually impaired community. The successful candidate will play an essential role in advancing KSB’s mission and values while benefiting from the support, training, and benefits of Kentucky state government employment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Benefits and Perks:
KSB has nearly 180 years of service whose mission is to provide comprehensive educational services to all Kentucky students who are blind and visually impaired, from birth to 21 years old. KSB prides itself on helping all Kentucky students who are blind and visually impaired to develop their talents, skills, and attitudes to become confident, competent, and independent adults.
Currently, KSB has a vacant Student Development Assistant position in the residential section for second shift. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic, student-centered environment focused on empowering the blind and visually impaired community. The successful candidate will play an essential role in advancing KSB’s mission and values while benefiting from the support, training, and benefits of Kentucky state government employment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide supervision and instruction to students regarding homework and study assistance.
- Ensure safety and accountability.
- Maintain cleanliness of dorm.
- Assist students with independent living skills and conflict resolution skills.
- Assist with literacy programs and assist students with organization of leisure time.
- Interpret and apply school policies related to the student development program, including discipline.
- Maintain appropriate records and submit reports.
- Attend meetings.
- Complete and maintain student records and reports.
- Attend necessary student meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits and Perks:
- Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment)
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Optional dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- State retirement system and deferred compensation options
- Paid leave (annual, sick, personal, military, jury, educational, etc.)
- Paid holidays (12.5 days/year; 13.5 in a Presidential election year)
- Free financial planning program
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Flexible work schedules (if applicable)
- Employee resource and recognition programs
- Employee wellness programs
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
One year of experience working with individuals in a student development or education program.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an instructional/counseling setting.
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
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