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Student Development Assistant

Commonwealth of Kentucky

Louisville, KYFull-time$2,508.68–3,370.2/moSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$2,508.68–3,370.2/mo
Location
Louisville, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Kentucky Department of Education’s Kentucky School for the Blind in Louisville is hiring a Student Development Assistant for a second-shift position. The role provides supervision and instruction to students, supports independent living and conflict resolution skills, and helps with literacy and leisure-time organization. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Student SupervisionHomework AssistanceStudy AssistanceIndependent Living SkillsConflict ResolutionLiteracy ProgramsLeisure-Time OrganizationSchool Policy Application

Qualifications

High School Graduate1 Year Student Development or Education Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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11/2/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605632

Student Development Assistant

Pay Grade10

Salary

$2,508.68 - $3,370.20 Monthly

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 Avenue

Louisville, KY 40206 USA

Description

This is a 2nd shift position. The hours are Sunday-Thursday 3:30pm– 11:30 pm.

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Special Education and Early Learning, Division of State Schools, Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) in Louisville (Jefferson County) has an opening for a Student Development Assistant.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Provide supervision and instruction to students regarding homework and study assistance. Ensure safety and accountability. Maintain cleanliness of dorm.

  • Assist students with independent living skills and conflict resolution skills. Assist with literacy programs and assist students with organization of leisure time.

  • Interpret and apply school policies related to the student development program, including discipline.

  • Maintain appropriate records and submit reports. Attend meetings.

  • Complete and maintain student records and reports. Attend necessary student meetings.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits and Perks

  • Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment)

  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Optional insurance (dental/vision)

  • Life insurance

  • State retirement system and deferred compensation options.

  • Paid leave (annual, sick, personal, military, jury, educational, etc.)

  • Paid holidays (12.5 days/year; 13.5 in a Presidential election year)

  • Free financial planning program

  • Professional development and training opportunities

  • Flexible work schedules (if applicable)

  • Employee resource and recognition programs

  • Employee wellness programs

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:One year of experience working with individuals in a student development or education program.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an instructional/counseling setting.

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 Christy Ricketts [email protected] ([email protected] ?Subject=2605632 - Student Development Assistant) or 502-564-3716.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

How this job compares

Set against the 618 open Education jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$2,508.68–3,370.2/mo
  • US median$78–133K/yr182 salary ranges
  • US median$23–25/hr214 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 618 open Education jobs across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Education postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 295 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 408 of the 618 open Education jobs (66%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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