Special Needs Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Betsy Layne (KY); On-site; USD 33,239,000 - 35,818,000; Full time

Job summary

Floyd County Schools Betsy Layne Elementary School in Betsy Layne, Kentucky is seeking a Special Needs Assistant to support instruction for exceptional children under the Principal's supervision.

Responsibilities include tutoring individuals or small groups, assisting with health-related procedures, transportation, and daily classroom tasks; requires a high school diploma or GED and KPA training or two years of college coursework; this is a full-time position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• KPA training or completed two years of college coursework.
• One year experience with children in organized setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, typically with a disability, as directed by the teacher.
• Administer medications and injections as trained and allowed by state law.
• Transport students to and from activities and prepare for treatments as required.
• Monitor and report student behavior and progress according to district procedures.
• Perform clerical duties and prepare instructional materials.
• Assist students with dressing, movement, bathroom needs, and bus transitions.
• Provide emotional support, guidance, and positive interactions with students.
• Ensure health and safety practices are followed for all students.
• Direct group activities and supervise lunchroom/playground as assigned.
• Participate in meetings and professional development; perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma

GED

KPA training / college coursework

Job description

Special Needs Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5878947

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 10, 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 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: $11.60 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Contact Information

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