(4) Special Needs Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Eastern (KY); On-site; USD 13,183 - 18,776; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Full-Time Special Needs Assistant at Floyd Central High School in Eastern, Kentucky. This role involves assisting the teacher in providing instruction to exceptional children, administering medications, and monitoring student behavior.

The ideal candidate should have at least a high school diploma or G.E.D, along with experience working in an organized setting with children. Starting salary is $11.60 per hour, and responsibilities include providing emotional support and ensuring health and safety of students.

Qualifications

• One year experience in working with children in an organized setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to individuals or small groups involving exceptional children.
• Administer medications and injections per training requirements.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures.

Skills

Experience working with children

Ability to follow health and safety regulations

Emotional support skills

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education

Job description

(4) Special Needs Assistant

Floyd County Schools Floyd Central High School – Eastern, Kentucky
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Job Details

Job ID: 5728377
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: May 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or G.E.D. and successful completion of KPA or completed two years of study at an institution of higher education. One year experience in working with children in an organized setting preferred.

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: Assists teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups involving exceptional children.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and terms of employment according to approved salary schedules.

EVALUATIONS: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of 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 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: $11.60 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Position type, location, and additional qualifications have already been described above.

Contact Information

• Mary Meade , Human Resource Personnel Assistant
• 442 Ky Rt 550
• Eastern, Kentucky 41622
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]