Instructional Assistant (2025-2026) - Bullitt Alternative Center

Join us for the 2025–2026 school year! 

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

Bullitt Alternative Center is seeking a dedicated Instructional Assistant to support student learning and work collaboratively with our school team.

Position Overview

The Instructional Assistant will work closely with certified teachers to:

• Provide instruction to students individually and in small groups
• Support positive student behavior and classroom management
• Collaborate with staff to promote student academic and behavioral success

• Collect and track student data to inform instructional decisions

Position Details 

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

Contract Length: 185 days per year 

• 170 student instructional days
• 4 holidays
• 7 planning days
• 4 extended days 

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

Employment Status: Full-time with benefits 

Minimum Qualifications 

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (required) 

• Must provide a copy to HR upon recommendation for hire. 

Experience: New employees may bring in 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. 

Compensation 

Step 0: $15.98/hour 

Step 10: $19.67/hour 

Although classified positions are paid hourly, pay is spread evenly across 26 paychecks per year. 

This position is considered a 10-month employee, with 4 paychecks issued 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 Package

Life Insurance

• $20,000 policy – paid by the State of Kentucky
• 30,000 policy – paid by Bullitt County Public Schools Health Insurance. Multiple plan options available (employee premium based on plan selected) 
• Waiver HRA or Waiver HRA Limited Purpose options

Leave 

• Sick, personal, and emergency leave (prorated by start date)
• Unused personal leave rolls over to sick leave 

Retirement 

• Membership in the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) 

Optional Benefits 

• Dental and vision insurance 
• Sick Leave Bank membership 
• Bloodborne Pathogen/Hepatitis B (3-dose immunization series)
• Additional voluntary coverage through American Fidelity 

Why Join BCPS?

At Bullitt County Public Schools, we believe in growing forward—together. As an Instructional Assistant, you’ll 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.

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