Special Education Support Aide (Full-Time)

Floyd-County-Schools; Prestonsburg (KY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Floyd County SchoolsAdams Middle School in Prestonsburg, Kentucky is hiring a Special Needs Assistant to support instructional delivery for students with disabilities. The role reports to the Principal and requires a high school diploma or GED with some college coursework, plus experience with children in organized settings.

The position is full-time with pay per hour at $11.60 and follows district salary schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of KPA or two years of college study.
• One year experience working with children in an organized setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tuto rs 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.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college credits

Job description

Floyd County SchoolsAdams Middle School in Prestonsburg, Kentucky is hiring a Special Needs Assistant to support instructional delivery for students with disabilities. The role reports to the Principal and requires a high school diploma or GED with some college coursework, plus experience with children in organized settings.

The position is full-time with pay per hour at $11.60 and follows district salary schedules.