Administrative Specialist Senior

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8/30/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Administrative Specialist Senior

Pay Grade13

Salary

$3,273.74 - $4,910.60 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

303 South Second Street
Danville, KY 40422 USA

Description

The Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD), located in Danville, Kentucky, is a statewide educational centerdedicated to serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing students from across the Commonwealth. KSD provides a bilingualenvironment in which students learn and grow in both American Sign Language (ASL) and English. Our programsare designed to empower students with the linguistic, academic, social, and transition skills they need tobecome confident, capable, and successful lifelong learners.

KSD is organizationally part of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), a service agency within theCommonwealth of Kentucky under the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. KDE supports KSD throughguidance, resources, and oversight as part of its broader mission to ensure success for every student inKentucky's P-12 public education system.

As one of only two state-operated special schools under KDE, KSD has a long and proud history of excellence inDeaf education and cultural preservation. We value partnerships with families, local school districts, andcommunity stakeholders to ensure every student receives the individualized support they need.

KSD Mission:

To equip Deaf and Hard of Hearing students with linguistic, academic, social, and transition skills to reachtheir full potential.

KDE Mission:

To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provideleadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.

KSD CORE VALUES:

• Students are our top priority.
• We create safe, equitable environments that foster student development.
• We respect and promote diversity.
• We support bilingual development in ASL and English.
• We uphold and model a strong work ethic.
• We honor KSD's history and Deaf culture.
• We build collaborative partnerships with families and stakeholders.
• We nurture student leadership and lifelong learning.

KSD is seeking an Administrative Specialist Senior who is dedicated, knowledgeable, and passionate aboutmaking a meaningful difference in the lives of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. This position offers aunique and rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic, culturally rich, and student-focused environment.As part of the Kentucky Department of Education, employees of KSD receive the full benefits and support ofstate government employment, including professional development, health and retirement benefits, andopportunities for advancement.

If you're ready to join a team committed to empowering the next generation of leaders, learners, and advocatesin the Deaf community-this is the job for you.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of professional, administrative, or business experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional administrative, business, research, and/or clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

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

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D