What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Instructional Health Assistant (2025-2026) - Bernheim Middle position at Bernheim Middle School?
This position is for the 2025-2026 school year!
BMS is looking for a caring, compassionate, student centered individual to join our team. This individual needs to be organized, flexible, a team player and willing to support the needs of all students at BMS. We are looking for someone with experience with children with special needs including emotional behavior disorders. This individual will be able to help students to engage in their learning experiences. We believe that creating a positive, loving environment for every student, every day, will create a legacy of excellence in our community and in their future.
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.)
Salary will be based on the 2025-2026 salary schedule once the Board approves.
2024-2025 Payscale
Step 0: $15.59 per hour
Step 10: $19.19 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!
Salary : $16 - $19
