Special Needs Assistant

Stumbo Elementary School; Grethel (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Stumbo Elementary School in Grethel, Kentucky is seeking a Special Needs Assistant to support the classroom by working withindividual students or small groups, including pupils with disabilities, under teacher direction.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of two years of college, with one year of experience with children preferred. Reports to the Principal and entails health/safety duties, transportation support, and routine clerical tasks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Tutors individuals or small groups of students, including those with disabilities, as directed by the teacher.
• Administers medications and injections per training and state law.
• Transports students to activities and assists in preparation for treatment.
• Monitors and reports student behavior and progress.
• Performs routine clerical duties and prepares instructional materials.
• Assists students with movement, lavatory use, and daily routines.
• Provides positive guidance, emotional support and health/safety oversight.
• Directs group activities and monitor meals/play areas.
• Attends meetings and professional development as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college study

Job description

Special Needs Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5951759

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or G.E.D. and successfulcompletion of

KPA or completed two years of study at an institution of

higher education. One year experience in working with

children in an organized settingpreferred.

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 toapproved

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: $13.19 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Contact Information

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

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