Educational Assistant for SSN – Special Education Support

Douglas County School District; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

FSA

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

401(k) / 403(b) / 457

Job summary

Douglas County School District is hiring an Educational Assistant to support students with Significant Support Needs (SSN). The role involves assisting with positioning, transfers, mobility, health-related tasks, and implementation of IEP goals within a structured classroom.

Strong collaboration with teachers and staff is essential for safety and student progress. Qualifications include a High School diploma and willingness to handle personal care, mobility, and health-related activities, with

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions for implementing IEPs, health plans, and behavior protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist with student positioning, transferring, and mobility using specialized equipment.
• Monitor and provide delegated health care procedures as trained.
• Maintain a safe and clean learning environment.
• Support IEP goals across settings including academics and functional skills.

Skills

IEP implementation

Health care procedures

Mobility assistance

Sign language / PECS / AAC

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Douglas County School District is hiring an Educational Assistant to support students with Significant Support Needs (SSN). The role involves assisting with positioning, transfers, mobility, health-related tasks, and implementation of IEP goals within a structured classroom.

Strong collaboration with teachers and staff is essential for safety and student progress. Qualifications include a High School diploma and willingness to handle personal care, mobility, and health-related activities, with