Ksb/ksd Instructional Assistant

Louisville, KY, US, United States

Job Description

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11/17/2025 (7:00 PM EST)
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KSB/KSD Instructional Assistant
Pay Grade
08
Salary
$26,358.24 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education
Location
1867 Frankfort Ave

Louisville, KY 40206 USA
Description
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 age 21. 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 KSB/KSD (Kentucky School for the Deaf) Instructional Assistant position in the Instructional Section. As a KSB/KSD Instructional Assistant, you will perform under the direction of a teacher or houseparent, assist students in completing daily living skills, classroom assignments, preparing materials, and assist with transporting students to various places and activities.




Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Assist teachers in the classroom with instructional activities and lessons. Tutor individual students following teacher instructions. Prepare materials for classrooms such as braille, large print, bulletin boards, and student progress reports. Assist students to various activities and places in the building and on campus.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KDE will only use E- Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.




For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KDE has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
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 Joy Mills at joy.mills@ksb.kyschools.us or 502-657-5785.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD6054025
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    USD
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Louisville, KY, US, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned