<p>These positions are for the 2025-2026 school year.</p> <p>BLMS 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.</p> <p>These positions are for 6.5 hours per day and 183 days per year.</p> <p>170 student instructional days, 4 paid holidays, 7 planning days and 2 extended days</p> <p>(Contracted days will be adjusted depending upon start date.)</p> <ul> <li>Must have 48 semester hours, an Associates Degree or have a high school diploma and have passed the paraeducator assessment exam. Must provide a copy to HR upon recommendation to hire. </li></ul> <p>Salary based on the Board approved salary schedule for the 2025-26 school year.</p> <p>24-25 payscale</p> <p>Step 0: $15.59</p> <p>Step 10: $19.19</p> <p>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.)</p> <p>This position is considered a ten month employee on the pay schedule. 4 paychecks will be paid at the end of June.</p> <p>Formula to calculate salary</p> <p>hours per day x hourly rate = daily rate</p> <p>daily rate x contracted days = salary</p> <p>salary / # of pays left = gross biweekly pay</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>$20,000 life insurance policy - paid for by the State of Kentucky</p> <p>$30,000 life insurance policy - paid for by Bullitt County Public Schools</p> <p>Health Insurance (employee monthly premium based on plan selected) or Waiver HRA or Waiver HRA limited purpose</p> <p>Sick Leave and Personal Leave and Emergency Leave (prorated depending upon start date)</p> <p>Personal Leave not used in school year rolls over to sick leave</p> <p>Kentucky Public Pensions Authority - retirement membership</p> <p>Optional Dental and Vision</p> <p>We would love for you to join Bullitt County Public Schools and be a part of helping us in Moving Forward!</p>