MSD Special Education Instructional Health Assistant (2025-2026) - Crossroads Elementary at Bullitt County Schools

This position is for the 2025-26 school year.

NOTICE OF POSSIBLE WAIVER: Per KRS 160.380, to expedite the hiring for this position, the district may apply for a waiver to prevent disruption of necessary instructional or support services. 

Responsible for assisting teachers and schools with providing assistance in classroom instruction, student behavioral support, and providing for the health care needs of students during the school day in accordance with state laws and district regulations. 

The position is 6.5 hours per day and 183 days per year. 

170 student instructional days, 4 paid holidays, 7 planning days, 2 extended days

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 or equivalent and have passed the paraeducator exam and provide a copy to HR upon recommendation to hire.

New employees to the district may bring in up to 10 years of comparable, full-time, verified experience. (NOTE:  It will be the responsibility of the applicant hired to submit the BCPS verification of experience form to their prior employer to complete and return to HR.)

25-26 payscale

Step 0: $15.98 per hour

Step 10: $19.67 per hour

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.

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 

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!