Preschool Instructional Assistant (2026/2027) - District Wide

Join us for the 2026-2027 school year.

These positions require someone to work with the district preschool department in order to coach, model, and implement best practice strategies for preschool teachers to use with students with challenging behaviors. This person will be trained by and work with our three preschool consultants. This position requires someone that can collaborate with teachers and assistants at all 12 sites. This position requires travel and flexibility.

Position Details

Hours: 6.5 hours per day (plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch)

Contract Length: 146 days per year

• 170 student instructional days
• 4 holidays
• 22 extended days

Contract Adjustments: Contracted days will be prorated based on the start date

Employment Status: Full-time with benefits

Employment Type: 10-month employee on the classified salary schedule.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Must meet one of the following:
• 48 college semester hours
• An Associate's Degree OR
• High school diploma plus a passing score on the Paraeducator Assessment Exam.
• Documentation: Candidates must provide proof of educational requirements to HR upon recommendation for hire.

Compensation & Experience Credit

2026-2027 pay scale

Step 0: $16.46 per hour

Step 10: $20.26 per hour

We value experience! Previous experience working with students, intervention systems, and small-group instruction is strongly desired.

• Experience Credit: New employees may transfer up to 10 years of comparable, full-time, verified experience.
• Note: It is the employee''s responsibility to submit the BCPS Verification of Experience form to previous employers.

Payroll Note: While this is an hourly position, the salary is distributed via a year-long contract over 10 months. You will receive 4 paychecks at the end of June.

Salary Formula: Hours per day × Hourly rate = Daily rate <|> Daily rate × Contracted days = Annual salary. <|> Annual salary ÷ Remaining pay periods = Gross biweekly pay

Benefits of Joining BCPS

We are committed to Moving Forward with our staff! Benefits include:

• Retirement: Membership in the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA).
• Life Insurance (Total $50,000): FREE TO YOU! $20,000 paid by the State of Kentucky and $30,000 paid by BCPS.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive Health Insurance (employee premium based on plan selected) or Waiver HRA options.
• Time Off: Sick Leave, Personal Leave, and Emergency Leave (prorated). Unused Personal Leave rolls over to Sick Leave. Unused Sick Leave rolls over.
• Optional Benefits: Dental, Vision, Sick Leave Bank Membership, Bloodborne Pathogen/Hepatitis B (3-dose immunization series), and Additional voluntary coverage through American Fidelity.

Why Join BCPS?

At Bullitt County Public Schools, we believe in growing forward-together. Come help create supportive, inclusive learning environments where students feel encouraged and empowered. Your role matters, your voice matters, and your work creates a lasting impact.

Join us. Inspire students. Shape futures. Help us keep Moving Forward.