Special Education Instructional Health Assistant Join us for the 2026-2027 school year! Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Bullitt County Public Schools is requesting a waiver to fill this position before the standard 15-day posting period to ensure we are fully staffed for the upcoming school year. Roby Elementary is looking for a special education instructional health assistant. In this position, you will assist students with special education services within a highly structured resource classroom and in the general education classroom. As part of a high functioning team, candidates would be responsible for collaborating with and assisting Roby Caregivers (teachers and instructional assistants). At times candidates will also be providing for the health care needs of students during the school day in accordance with state laws and district regulations. Candidate may assist students with toileting needs at times. In addition, candidates must commit to being part of a positive school culture where all students are cared for and provided the proper supports to ensure each student grows.
Position Details
Hours: 6.25 hours per day (plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch)
Contract Length:
183 days per year170 student instructional days4 holidays7 planning days2 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 pay schedule
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Must meet one of the following:48 college semester hours
An Associate's Degree ORHigh 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 Credit2026-2027 Pay Scale Starting Pay (Step 0): $16.46/hour Experienced Pay (Step 10): $20.26/hour We value experience! New hires may bring up to 10 years of comparable, full-time, verified experience. The hired applicant is responsible for submitting the BCPS Verification of Experience Form to prior employers for completion and return to HR.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 BCPSWe 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.
