Special Needs Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Prestonsburg (KY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Floyd County Schools in Prestonsburg, KY is seeking a Special Needs Assistant to support instructional staff at Adams Middle School. The role involves assisting in small groups and individual work with students. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and two years of college study; one year experience with children preferred.

Reports to the Principal; salary is $11.60 per hour. This is a full-time position with typical district salary schedules and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Tutors students individually or in small groups as directed by the teacher
• Monitors and reports student behavior and progress
• Assists with classroom materials and clerical tasks
• Assists students with daily routines and health/safety procedures
• Supports supervision during meals, recess, and transition times
• Participates in meetings and professional development as required

Skills

Experience with children

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college study

Job description

Special Needs Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5886185

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 14, 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: $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]

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