Special Needs Assistant

Floyd County Schools; Hi Hat (KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Floyd County Schools is hiring a Special Needs Assistant at South Floyd Elementary School in Hi Hat, KY. Starting immediately, this full-time position pays $13.19 per hour.

Will assist teachers in delivering instruction to individual or small groups, including exceptional children. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and completion of KPA or two years of college; one year of experience with children in organized settings preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• KPA completion or two years of college in higher education.
• 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 with appropriate training and state law compliance.
• Transports students to and from activities and assists in preparation for treatment as required.
• Monitors and reports student behavior and progress; assists with lab work as needed.
• Performs routine clerical duties and prepares instructional materials.
• Assists students with daily tasks and safety; helps with bus routines.
• Provides emotional support and guidance to students and maintains a friendly attitude.
• Ensures health and safety practices for students.
• Directs group activities and monitors lunchroom/playground activities.
• Attends meetings and professional development sessions; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Working with children

Instructional support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college education

Job description

Special Needs Assistant

Floyd County Schools South Floyd Elementary School - Hi Hat, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5970161
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 23, 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 accordingtoapproved

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

Contact Information

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