Special Needs Assistant

Job ID: 5932777

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)Starting Date: Immediately Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or G.E.D. and successfulcompletion ofKPA or completed two years of study at an institution ofhigher education. One year experience in working withchildren in an organized settingpreferred.

REPORTS TO: PrincipalJOB GOAL:Assists teacher in providing instruction to individual or smallgroups involving exceptional children. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Salary and terms of employment according toapprovedsalary schedules. EVALUATIONS:Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisionsof the district evaluation plan.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Tutors individuals or small groups of students typically with a disability or handicap, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher. Administer medications and injections subject to appropriate training requirements and provisions of state law. Transports students to and from activities and assists in preparation for treatment as required. Monitors and reports behavior of students according to approved procedures; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior; checks and assists students with lab work as necessary. Performs routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials. Assists students in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of outer wear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory and others; assist student in getting on and off the bus. Assists students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance. Assures the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations. Directs group activities of students as assigned; assists in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities. Participates in meetings and professional development training programs as assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned to include student health related procedures.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $13.19 Per Hour Contact Information Mary Meade, Human Resource Personnel Assistant 442 Ky Rt 550 Eastern, Kentucky 41622 Phone: (606) 886-2354 Email: Mary. Pigman@Floyd.kyschools.us